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SECTION VI
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
At Pasadena City College, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs have a primary goal of preparing students for employment or upgrading of job skills. This is done through the issuance of a Certificate of Achievement or an Occupational Skills Certificate.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT/ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
DEGREE
Students interested in developing advanced levels of proficiency in a career and technical area may pursue a Certificate of Achievement, which requires the completion of 18 units or more. Pasadena City College currently offers 75 Certificate of Achievement Programs in 37 subject areas. Employer feedback suggests that strong academic skills are critical for success in todays high-performance workplace. It is, therefore, strongly recommended that students also complete the requirements for the Associate in Science Degree (see page 115). Students may earn only one Associate in Science Degree with a Certificate of Achievement.
Some programs will include certain subjects required by the College or by state law. Beyond these minimum requirements, programs will vary widely depending upon the vocational or professional goal of the student. Students who change their vocational goals during their course of study may find it impossible to complete the curriculum in the customary span of time and may need to take additional courses. Students should consult counseling services for information about specific requirements, any pre-requisites or co-requisites, and to develop an education plan that will assist them in reaching their goal. Upon completion of the specified curriculum for a Career and Technical Education program students may petition in the appropriate division office for issuance of the Certificate of Achievement. Students may earn multiple Certificates of Achievement.
All courses are described in Section VIII, Course Descriptions. In instances where the help of a counselor is necessary for proper understanding of requirements, the student should not hesitate to contact the office of Counseling and Career Services.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at www.pasadena.edu/CTE.
CERTIFICATE OF
ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS
Students who want to earn a Certificate of Achievement and/or an Associate in Science Degree may choose a major from the following list of programs:
Accounting
... Accounting Bookkeeping
... Accounting Bookkeeping Assistant
... Accounting Clerk
Administration of Justice
Anesthesia Technician
Automotive Technology
... All Automotive Systems
... Air Conditioning Technician
... Electrical/Electronics Systems
... Engine Performance Technician
... Powertrain Technician
... Undercar Technician
... Underhood Technician
Biological Technology
... Computational Biology
... Laboratory Assistant
... Stem Cell Culture
Building Construction
Business Administration
... Entrepreneurship
... Financial Investment
... International Business/Trade
... Management
... Marketing Merchandising
... Retail Management
Business Information Technology
... Administrative Assistant
... Business Software Specialist
... Data Entry Technician
Child Development
Computer Information Systems
... Microcomputer Support
... Operations
... Programming
... Small Computer Applications
Construction Inspection
Cosmetology
... Cosmetology
... Instructional Techniques in Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Dental Laboratory Technology
Digital Media
... Computer Assisted Photo Imaging
... Graphic Design
... Interactive Multimedia Design
Electrical Technology
Engineering Design Technology CAD/CAM Technician
Fashion
Fashion Design
Fashion Assistant
Fire Technology
Graphic Communications Technology
... Computer Imaging and Composition
... Screen Printing
Hospitality Management
Journalism
... Photojournalism
... Printed Media
... Public Relations
Library Technology
Machine Shop Technology
Medical Assisting
... Administrative Clinical
... Medical Office Administrative
... Medical Office Insurance Biller
Nursing
... Registered
... Vocational
Paralegal Studies
Photography
Product Design Programs
... Graphics
... Technology
Radiologic Technology
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Television and Radio
... Broadcast Journalism
... Television Operations
Television Operations Technology
Television Production
Audio Production
Theater Arts
... Theater Technology
... Theater Technology - Makeup Technology
Welding
... Construction Welding
... Gas Tungsten and Gas Metal Welding
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS
CERTIFICATES
Students, who want to develop job skills in a special area of occupational education in a short period of time, can earn an Occupational Skills Certificate, which requires 17 units or less in one of the following programs:
Accounting Cashier
Archaeological Field Work
BIT Executive Assistant
BIT Office Assistant
BIT Office Applications Specialist I
BIT Office Applications Specialist II
Biological Technology Laboratory Skills
Building Construction Cabinetmaking and Millwork
Building Construction Construction Law
Business Administration Customer Service
Business Administration E-Commerce
Certified Nursing Assistant
Child Development Instructional Assistant
Child Development Music and Movement
Education for Young Children
Child Development Special Education Assistant
CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preparation
(Interdisciplinary Occupational Skills Certificate: Business
&
Computer Technology; Engineering & Technology)
CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Preparation
Culinary Arts Baking and Pastry
Culinary Arts Catering
Culinary Arts Kitchen Assistant
Design Technology Pathway
Digital Image Editing
Digitization Skills for Libraries and Cultural
Heritage Institutions
E-Commerce
(Interdisciplinary Occupational Skills Certificate: Business
Administration, Computer Information Technology)
Electrical Technology Applied Circuits
Electrical Technology Basic Photovoltaic Design
and Installation
Electronic Technology Basic Digital Technician
Emergency Medical Technician I-A
Engineering Design Technology CAD Modeling and
Animation Architecture/Engineering/Construction
Engineering Design Technology CAD Designer
Architectural/Engineering/Construction
Engineering Design Technology CAD Technician
Architectural/Engineering/Construction
Engineering Design Technology CAD Technician
Mechanical Design and Manufacturing
Fashion Custom Clothing
Fashion Fashion Marketing
Fashion Historical Costume Making
Fire Technology Fire Academy Preparation
Foundation in Photography
Graphic Communications Technology
Apparel Graphics and Printing
Graphic Communications Technology
Electronic Prepress
Graphic Communications Technology
Screen Printing for Small Business
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Jewelry/Metalworking
Interactive Software Development
Manufacturing Technology I
Manufacturing Technology II
Medical Office Receptionist
Medical Office Transcription
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Preparation (MCSE)
Oracle Database Fundamentals
Photography Cinema-Cinematography
Photography Cinema Production/Filmmaking
Portrait Photography
Television and Radio Broadcast Journalism
Television and Radio Media Programming and
Management
Television and Radio Radio Broadcast Operations
Television and Radio Audio Production
Television and Radio Television Production
Television and Radio Television Post Production
Television and Radio Video Operations
Television and Radio Writing for Film, Television
and Radio
Welding Basic Welding
ACHIEVEMENT AND OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
BY DIVISION
n BUSINESS AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT
Accounting
... Accounting Bookkeeping................................................................... 127
... Accounting Bookkeeping Assistant ................................................... 127
... Accounting Clerk ................................................................................ 128
Business Administration............................................................................. 138
... Entrepreneurship................................................................................. 138
... Financial Investment............................................................................ 139
... International Business/Trade ............................................................... 139
... Management ...................................................................................... 140
... Retail Management ............................................................................ 140
... Marketing Merchandising .................................................................... 141
Business Information Technology................................................................ 142
... Administrative Assistant ..................................................................... 142
... Business Software Specialist................................................................ 143
... Data Entry Technician.......................................................................... 143
Computer Information Systems................................................................... 148
... Microcomputer Support........................................................................ 148
... Operations.......................................................................................... 148
... Programming ..................................................................................... 149
... Small Computer Applications................................................................ 149
Fashion..................................................................................................... 166
... Fashion Design................................................................................. 166
... Fashion Assistant................................................................................ 167
Hospitality Management............................................................................. 172
Paralegal Studies....................................................................................... 184
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Accounting Cashier................................................................................. 128
Business Administration............................................................................. 141
... Customer Service................................................................................ 141
... E-Commerce....................................................................................... 142
Business Information Technology................................................................ 143
... Executive Assistant............................................................................. 143
... Office Applications Specialist I ............................................................ 144
... Office Applications Specialist II ............................................................ 144
... Office Assistant................................................................................... 144
CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preparation .............................. 150, 163
CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Preparation............................ 150
E-Commerce............................................................................................. 151
Fashion..................................................................................................... 167
... Custom Clothing.................................................................................. 167
... Fashion Marketing............................................................................... 168
... Historical Costume Making................................................................... 168
Interactive Software Development................................................................. 151
Oracle Database Fundamentals.................................................................. 152
n COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT
Cosmetology............................................................................................. 153
Instructional Techniques in Cosmetology...................................................... 153
n ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT
Administration of Justice............................................................................. 128
Automotive Technology............................................................................... 130
... All Automotive Systems....................................................................... 130
... Air Conditioning Technician................................................................... 131
... Electrical/Electronics Systems............................................................. 132
... Engine Performance Technician............................................................ 132
... Powertrain Technician.......................................................................... 133
... Undercar Technician............................................................................ 133
... Underhood Technician.......................................................................... 134
Building Construction................................................................................. 137
Construction Inspection.............................................................................. 152
Culinary Arts............................................................................................. 154
Electrical Technology................................................................................. 161
Engineering Design Technology CAD/CAM Technician............................... 164
Fire Technology......................................................................................... 169
Graphic Communications Technology.......................................................... 170
... Computer Imaging and Composition...................................................... 170
... Screen Printing.................................................................................... 171
Machine Shop Technology ........................................................................ 176
Welding (Metal Processes Technology) ...................................................... 196
... Construction Welding........................................................................... 196
... Gas Tungsten and Gas Metal Welding................................................... 196
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Building Construction................................................................................. 138
... Cabinetmaking and Millwork................................................................. 138
... Construction Law................................................................................. 138
CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preparation................................ 150, 163
Culinary Arts............................................................................................. 154
... Baking and Pastry............................................................................... 154
... Catering.............................................................................................. 155
... Kitchen Assistant................................................................................ 155
Design Technology Pathway....................................................................... 159
Electrical Technology................................................................................. 162
... Applied Circuits and Systems............................................................... 162
... Basic Photovoltaic Design and Installation............................................. 163
Electronics Technology Basic Digital Technician........................................ 163
Engineering Design Technology................................................................... 165
... CAD Modeling and Animation Architecture/Engineering/Construction..... 165
... CAD Designer Architecture/Engineering/Construction........................... 165
... CAD Technician Architecture/Engineering/Construction........................ 166
... CAD Technician Mechanical Design and Manufacturing........................ 166
Fire Academy Preparation.......................................................................... 169
Graphic Communications Technology.......................................................... 171
... Apparel Graphics and Printing............................................................... 171
... Electronic Prepress............................................................................. 172
... Screen Printing for Small Business....................................................... 172
Manufacturing Technology I......................................................................... 177
Manufacturing Technology II........................................................................ 177
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Preparation (MCSE)............................ 152
Welding Basic Welding............................................................................ 197
n HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT
Anesthesia Technician............................................................................... 129
Dental Assisting........................................................................................ 155
Dental Hygiene.......................................................................................... 156
Dental Laboratory Technology..................................................................... 158
Medical Assisting...................................................................................... 178
... Administrative Clinical....................................................................... 178
... Medical Office Administrative............................................................. 178
... Medical Office Insurance Biller.............................................................. 179
Nursing..................................................................................................... 179
... Registered.......................................................................................... 181
... Vocational........................................................................................... 181
Radiologic Technology................................................................................ 189
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Certified Nursing Assistant.......................................................................... 184
Emergency Medical Technician I-A.............................................................. 164
Medical Office Receptionist......................................................................... 179
Medical Office Transcription........................................................................ 179
n LIBRARY SERVICES
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT
Library Technology..................................................................................... 176
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Digitization Skills for Libraries and Cultural Heritage Institutions..................... 176
n NATURAL SCIENCES DIVISION
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT
Biological Technology................................................................................. 134
... Computational Biology......................................................................... 135
... Laboratory Assistant............................................................................ 135
... Stem Cell Culture................................................................................ 136
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Biological Technology Laboratory Skills..................................................... 136
n PERFORMING AND COMMUNICATION ARTS DIVISION
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant........................................................ 190
Television and Radio................................................................................... 191
... Broadcast Journalism........................................................................... 191
... Television Operations........................................................................... 191
... Television Production........................................................................... 192
... Audio Production................................................................................. 192
Theater Arts.............................................................................................. 195
... Theater Technology.............................................................................. 195
... Theater Technology - Makeup Technology.............................................. 195
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Television and Radio................................................................................... 193
... Broadcast Journalism........................................................................... 193
... Media Programming and Management................................................... 193
... Radio Broadcast Operations................................................................. 193
... Radio Production................................................................................. 194
... Television Production........................................................................... 194
... Television Post Production.................................................................... 194
... Video Operations................................................................................. 194
... Writing for Film, Television and Radio.................................................... 195
n SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT
Child Development..................................................................................... 145
SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Archaeological Field Work.......................................................................... 130
Child Development..................................................................................... 145
... Instructional Assistant.......................................................................... 146
... Music and Movement Education for Young Children................................ 147
... School Age Instructional Assistant........................................................ 147
... Special Education Assistant................................................................. 147
n VISUAL ARTS AND MEDIA STUDIES DIVISION
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT
Digital Media............................................................................................. 159
... Computer Assisted Photo Imaging........................................................ 159
... Graphic Design.................................................................................... 160
... Interactive Multimedia Design................................................................ 160
Journalism................................................................................................. 174
... Photojournalism................................................................................... 174
... Printed Media...................................................................................... 175
... Public Relations.................................................................................. 175
Photography.............................................................................................. 185
Product Design Programs ......................................................................... 187
... Graphics............................................................................................. 188
... Technology......................................................................................... 189
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Industrial Design........................................................................................ 173
Interior Design........................................................................................... 173
Jewelry/Metalworking................................................................................. 174
Photography.............................................................................................. 186
... Cinema-Cinematography...................................................................... 186
... Cinema Production/Filmmaking............................................................. 186
... Digital Image Editing............................................................................ 187
... Foundation in Photography................................................................... 187
... Portrait Photography............................................................................ 187
ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING
The curriculum prepares students to seek employment as accountant-bookkeepers for public, private and governmental institutions. Emphasis is on compiling and analyzing business records and preparing financial data, such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cost studies and tax reports. Application of accounting software packages for general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and income tax.
Accounting majors desiring to transfer to a four-year college or university should follow the Business Administration curriculum.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. The student should be able to fulfill the entry level job requirements in an accounting department.
2. The student should be able to perform basic General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable duties.
3. The student should have enough general business skills to assist in the business management process.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (40-41 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Acctg 10*
BIT 11A
Bus 16
Semester II
Acctg 1A
Acctg 104A
Bus 11A
Bus 12A
Semester III
Acctg 1B
Acctg 104B
Bus 9
Semester IV
Acctg 104C
BIT 25
Bus 114
or Bus 115
or Bus 14A
Recommended elective:
Bus 13
*Students who have already taken Acctg 1A and Acctg 1B do not need to take Acctg 10.
ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING ASSISTANT
The curriculum prepares students to work in smaller organizations with full-charge bookkeepers to record debits and credits, compare current and past balance sheets, summarize details of ledgers, and prepare reports for supervisors and managers. In large offices bookkeeper assistants are more specialized and their titles may reflect the type of bookkeeping they do, such as accounts payable clerk or accounts receivable clerk. Knowledge of accounting and spreadsheet software is necessary.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. The student should be able to fulfill the entry level job requirements in an accounting department.
2. The student should be able to perform basic General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable duties.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(30-31 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Acctg 10*
or Acctg 1A
BIT 11A
Bus 16
Semester II
Acctg 1A
or Acctg 1B
Acctg 104A
Bus 11A
Semester III
Acctg 104B
BIT 25
Bus 9
Bus 114
or Bus 115
or Bus 14A
*Students who qualify to enroll in Acctg 1A their first semester should do so and enroll in Acctg 1B their second semester.
ACCOUNTING CLERK
The curriculum prepares students to do such tasks as recording daily transactions in journals, posting figures into ledgers, and handling payments and receipts. Positions may require doing general office work. Knowledge of business math and the principles of bookkeeping, as well as skills in the operation of 10-key calculators and computers, are essential.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Note: Students who qualify to enroll in Acctg 1A their first semester should do so and enroll in Acctg 1B in their second semester.
Program Outcomes:
1. Use basic accounting terminology and analyze transactions and transform them into financial statements.
2. Identify key issues, select relevant data, and think critically and analytically about the possible solutions for the financial problems encountered.
3. Receive and process written and oral financial information and prepare an appropriate response for management, clients, or other fellow professionals.
4. Use technology effectively in accounting practice and procedure.
5. Analyze and interpret financial activities to identify and anticipate problems and find acceptable solutions for the individual or organization served.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(18-19 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Acctg 10*
or Acctg 1A
BIT 11A
or BIT 25
Bus 16
Semester II
Acctg 1A
or Acctg 1B
Acctg 104A
Bus 11A
Recommended electives:
BIT 133A
BIT 133B
ACCOUNTING
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Cashier
The curriculum prepares students to work in a wide variety of businesses. Emphasis on basic mathematical skills, good manual dexterity, oral and written communication skills, ability to deal tactfully and pleasantly with customers, problem solving, business etiquette and ethics.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate the appropriate use of computer keyboarding skills and documents processing.
2. Demonstrate mathematical skills essential to employment in the accounting field and the proper use of the ten-key electronic calculator.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the communication process including: written, oral (including non-verbal) electronic communication, and active listening to communicate effectively in a business and professional setting.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic functions of a business enterprise.
Requirements of the Occupational Skills Certificate
(11-12 units):
Bus 11A
Acctg 10
Bus 16
BIT 11A
or BIT 25
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
The curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions as police officers, police reserve officers, police assistants and community service officers in police and sheriffs departments and for positions in private security, as well as preparation for careers in probation, parole and federal law enforcement agencies.
Emphasis is on critical thinking, oral communication skills and writing skills essential to todays law enforcement employees. Students are kept informed of changes in law enforcement such as community policing, laws of arrest, search and seizure and updates to the State penal code. Role-playing and Moot Court participation are included to enhance oral communication skills and preparation of written reports. Training is also provided in the area of crime analysis and use of computer technology in law enforcement.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Identify the education stages to successfully enter a law enforcement Academy consisting of academics, physical training, firearms, Code of Ethics requirements for the law enforcement officer as a professional.
2. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the law enforcement profession consisting of the role of the police, the courts and corrections.
3. Explain an understanding of the role of the community in a partnership with law enforcement including interpersonal skills of effective written and oral communications plus critical thinking required of a law enforcement officer (i.e., community policing).
4. Outline and discuss the moral/legal aspects of the use of firearms, impact weapons, chemical agents, Laws of Evidence, the preparation of Search and Arrest Warrants and the collection of physical evidence at a crime scene.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(37 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
AdJus 10
AdJus 12
Engl 100 or 1A
Semester II
AdJus 14
AdJus 16
AdJus 185
PEAct 37
Semester III
AdJus 18
AdJus 19
Speech 1 or 10
Semester IV
AdJus 22
AdJus 128
AdJus 130
AdJus 190
Recommended electives:
AdJus 122
Fire 110
ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN
The Anesthesia Technician program prepares the student to be an integral member of the anesthesia patient care team. Emphasis is on fundamental and advanced clinical procedures to assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation, and application of various types of equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care.
Anesthesia technicians are integral members of the anesthesia patient care team. Their role is to assist licensed anesthesia providers in the acquisition, preparation and application of various equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care. This may be performed in a variety of clinical settings such as: the operating room, interventional and diagnostic radiology, post anesthesia care unit, intensive care unit, cardiac cath lab, emergency room, endoscopy, dental suites, and ambulatory surgery centers.
Job responsibilities may include equipment maintenance and servicing such as cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, and recording of inspections and maintenance. In addition, the anesthesia technician will assist licensed anesthesia providers with patient assessments, evaluations, transport, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management.
Certification/Accreditation/Eligibility:
A Certificate of Achievement and an Associate of Science degree is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a C or better. The two-year program includes one summer session.
Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the American Society of Anesthesia Technicians/Technologists (ASATT) National Certification Examination to become certified as an Anesthesia Technician (Cer. A.T.)
Highlights of the PCC program include
professional, experienced academic and clinical instructors, and a multitude of
clinical sites with state-of-the-art technology and hands-on instruction. The
Anesthesia Technician program is a partnership program with Kaiser Permanente.
Requirements for Admission:
1. Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
2. Overall minimum GPA of 2.0 in all required prerequisite courses. An overall minimum GPA of 2.5 in the following prerequisite courses: Speech 10, Physiology 2A/2B or Anatomy 25 and Physiology 1, English 1A, and Chemistry 2A.
3. Current CPR/ Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
4. Completion of application for admission into the program.
Program Outcomes:
1. Apply theory and knowledge of social sciences in effective communication with anesthesia care providers in the delivery of patient care.
2. Apply theory and knowledge of chemistry and biology to assist the anesthesia provider in the selection and operation of appropriate anesthesia equipment for patient care.
3. Apply theory and concepts in pharmacology specific to anesthesia surgical procedure in preparation of patient care.
4. Apply theory and knowledge of basic anatomy/physiology, and pathophysiology in assisting the anesthesia provider in the development of patient care plans.
Recommended Preparation:
High school courses in biology, anatomy/physiology, and chemistry with a laboratory.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (67-72 units):
AT 110
AT 111
AT 112
AT 113
AT 114
AT 115
AT 116
AT 117
AT 118
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD WORK
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE
The curriculum prepares an individual for the workplace environment with skills that apply to archaeological field excavation techniques, artifact analysis and preparation of the required governmental documentation associated with cultural resource management. The student may choose to work for either a private or a governmental agency as a cultural resource specialist.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (17 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Anthr 1
Anthr 1L
Anthr 2
Semester II
Anthr 3
Anthr 12
One of the following:
Anthr 30A-H
Semester III
Anthr 30H
Recommended electives:
Biol 2
Biol 30
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
ALL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS
The curriculum prepares the student for entry-level employment in the automotive areas such as an apprentice mechanic, assistant technician, mechanics helper, predelivery technician, installer, service technician, service attendant, or trainee smog technician.
Students enrolling in the curriculum of Automotive Technology will have the opportunity to receive instruction and hands-on experience in diagnosis and repair of late model automobiles. Students must provide or purchase their own required hand tools.
Instruction includes automotive engines, transmissions and drive lines (RWD & FWD) for both automatics and manual, suspension systems, braking systems (including ABS), air conditioning systems, engine performance, California State automotive emission laws, and diagnostic testing of computer control automotive systems.
Upon successful completion of the curriculum a student receives credit for one year of work experience when applying for certification by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Describe automotive systems fundamentals of operation in order to apply the theory to practical diagnostic scenarios encountered during automotive service and repair.
2. Demonstrate and integrate the safe set-up and operation of diagnostic, hand, special service and machine tools utilized by standard automotive repair industry.
3. Develop diverse skill sets pertaining to the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) standards and performance tasks.
4. Develop a technician with the knowledge of basic customer service and writing skills to follow the legal aspects outlined by the State of California Bureau of Automotive Repair standards.
5. Prepare students to successfully complete Automotive Service Excellence examinations.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
(59-61 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Auto 32
Auto 220
Auto 221
Eltrn 109A
or Tech 107A
Semester II
Auto 222
Auto 223
Eltrn 130
Semester III
Auto 50
or 151
Auto 226
Auto 227
Semester IV
Auto 224
Auto 225
Mach 220A
Weld 44A
Weld 44B
Recommended electives:
Auto 214A, 214B, 214C
Auto 215
Bus 11A, 116, 121, 160
EDT 8A
Engl 434
Lib 10A
The following are options to the All Automotive Systems Certificate of Achievement.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN
The curriculum prepares the student for entry-level employment in automotive air conditioning repair. Students will receive instruction and hands-on experience in servicing, repair and diagnosis of automotive air conditioning systems. The Refrigerant Handlers Certification Examination given by International Mobile Air Conditioning Society (IMAC) is included in this training. The use of precision equipment and specialty tools is emphasized.
Students are encouraged to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Exam for Heating and Air Conditioning (A7).
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Prepare students for successful completion of the Automotive Service Excellence examination, A7 Heating and Air Conditioning.
2. Describe automotive heating and air conditioning system fundamentals of operation and apply these theories to practical diagnostic scenarios encountered during automotive heating and air conditioning service repairs.
3. Demonstrate and integrate the proper set up and operation of automotive air conditioning systems refrigerant identification, recovery and recharging equipment.
4. Prepare students to obtain the United States Clean Air Act Section 609 Certification through examination from the International Mobile Air Conditioning Society (IMAC).
5. Apply skill sets pertaining to the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) standards and performance tasks for automotive air conditioning.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (19-21 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Auto 32
Eltrn 130
Eltrn 109A
or Tech 107A
Semester II
Auto 50
or Auto 151
Auto 215
Engl 435
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS
The curriculum prepares the students for entry level employment in Automotive electrical/electronics systems. This certificate is also available to automotive professionals who wish to update and/or upgrade their knowledge in automotive electrical/electronic systems. Students will receive instruction and hands-on experience in proper service and diagnostic techniques used to repair automotive electrical/electronic systems. The use of precision measuring equipment and specialty tools are emphasized. Students are encouraged to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)exam for electrical/electronic systems (A6).
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Describe electrical/electronic systems fundamentals of operation in order to apply the theory to practical diagnostic scenarios encountered during electrical/electronic automotive service and repair.
2. Demonstrate and integrate the safe set up and operation of diagnostic, hand, special service, and machine tools utilized by electrical/electronic automotive repair industry.
3. Develop diverse skill sets pertaining to the electrical/electronic systems (A6) tasks as it pertains to the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF).
4. Develop an electrical/electronic systems technician with the knowledge of basic customer service and writing skills to follow the legal aspects, outlined by the California Bureau of Automotive Repay standards.
5. Prepare students to successfully complete and pass the automotive service excellence exam on electrical/electronics systems (A6).
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement: (19-20 units)
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Auto 32
Eltrn 130
Auto 50
Semester II
Auto 151
Eltrn 109A or Tech 107A
Engl 435
Recommended Electives
Eltry 12
Eltrn 109B
or
Eltrn 117
or
Lib 10A
or
Lib 10B
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
ENGINE PERFORMANCE TECHNICIAN
The curriculum prepares the student for entry-level employment in automotive engine performance. Students enrolling will have the opportunity to receive instruction and hands-on experience in diagnosing and repairing automotive engine drivability problems, carburetion, electronic fuel injection, ignition systems, emission testing and applicable laws. The use of precision equipment including lab scopes, engine and emission analyzers and other specialty tools is emphasized. Students must provide or purchase, if necessary, their own required hand tools.
Students are encouraged to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Exams for Engine Performance (A8) and Advanced Engine Performance (L1).
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Prepare students for successful completion of the Automotive Service Excellence examination, A8 Engine Performance.
2. Demonstrate and integrate the proper set up and operation of engine diagnostic tools used in the automotive industry.
3. Describe fuel system, ignition system and emission system fundamentals of operation and apply these theories to practical diagnostic scenarios encountered during engine performance repairs.
4. Apply skill sets pertaining to the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) standards and
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (31-32 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Auto 32
Auto 50
Auto 220
Eltrn 109A
or Tech 107A
Eltrn 130
Semester II
Engl 435
Auto 226
Auto 227
Weld 44A
or Weld 44B
Recommended electives:
Auto 214A, 214B, 214C
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
POWERTRAIN TECHNICIAN
The curriculum prepares the student for entry-level employment in transmission repair. Students will receive instruction and hands-on experience in removing, rebuilding, and adjusting manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles, clutches, drivelines, universal joints, constant-velocity (CV) joints, and differentials. The use of precision equipment and specialty tools is emphasized. Students must provide or purchase their own required hand tools.
Students are encouraged to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Exams for Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (A2), and Manual Drive Train and Axles (A3).
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Prepare students for successful completion of the Automotive Service Excellence examinations, A2 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles, and A3 Manual Transmissions and Drive Trains.
2. Demonstrate and integrate the proper set up and operation of transmission diagnostic and service tools used in the automotive industry.
3. Describe automatic transmission and manual transmission fundamentals of operation in order to apply these theories to practical diagnostic scenarios encountered during service and repairs of automatic and manual transmissions/transaxles and drive trains.
4. Apply skill sets pertaining to the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) standards and performance tasks for automatic and manual transmissions, transaxles, and drive trains.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (23-24 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Auto 32
Engl 435
Weld 44A
or Weld 44B
Eltrn 109A
or Tech 107A
Semester II
Eltrn 130
Auto 222
Auto 223
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
UNDERCAR TECHNICIAN
The curriculum prepares the student for entry-level employment in brake and suspension repair. Students will receive hands-on instruction experience in removing, rebuilding, adjusting and re-installing brake systems and components of both foreign and domestic vehicles. A wide variety of vehicle models are discussed and used during the lab portion of the class. Both early and late model vehicles are covered during the course of the semester for both the brakes class and the steering and suspension class. Antilock brake systems (ABS) are discussed and service procedures are demonstrated. The use of precision equipment such as computerized alignment racks, brake disc and drum lathes and diagnostic scan tools keep students current with the latest industry standards. All applicable machining procedures and technical calculations are covered.
Students are encouraged to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams for Suspension and Steering (A4), and Brakes (A5).
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Describe the theory, operation, and fundamentals of automotive brakes, suspension, and steering systems to apply a practical diagnosis, service, maintenance, and repair.
2. Demonstrate and integrate the safe set up and operation of tools and equipment required by the automotive industry as it relates to automotive brakes, suspension, and steering systems.
3. Develop the ideology and core fundamental skills and values outlined by the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF), Automotive Youth Education Services (AYES), and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) organizations as they relate to automotive brakes, suspension, and steering systems.
4. Develop the basic skills and writing processes necessary for conforming to the legal aspects outlined by the State of California Bureau of Automotive repair standards.
5. Prepare students to successfully take and complete the Automotive Service Excellence exam in the areas of automotive brakes (A5), suspension, and steering systems (A4).
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (23-24 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Auto 32
Eltrn 109A
or Tech 107A
Eltrn 130
Weld 44A
Semester II
Engl 435
Auto 224
Auto 225
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
UNDERHOOD TECHNICIAN
The curriculum prepares the student for entry-level employment in automotive engine repair. Students will receive instruction and hands-on experience in removing, measuring, rebuilding, adjusting and reinstalling automotive engines. The use of precision equipment and specialty tools is emphasized. Students must provide or purchase their own required hand tools.
Students are encouraged to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Exam for Engine Repair (A1).
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Prepare students for successful completion of the Automotive Service Excellence examination; A1 Engine Repair.
2. Demonstrate and integrate the proper set up and operation of engine mechanical system diagnostic tools used in the automotive industry.
3. Describe engine mechanical operating systems and control assemblies, their theories of operation and practical diagnostic scenarios used to track failed components or systems encountered during engine repair.
4. Apply skill sets pertaining to the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) standards and performance tasks for automotive engine repair.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (24-25 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Auto 32
Auto 220
Eltrn 109A
or Tech 107A
Engl 435
Semester II
Eltrn 130
Auto 221
Weld 44A
or Weld 44B
BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY
The curriculum prepares students to work in entry level positions in the field of biotechnology in high-tech industry and institutions. This is an interdisciplinary program including courses and practical training in math, chemistry, biology, computer skills and English. This program prepares students using SCANS guidelines. Emphasis is on practical laboratory skills combined with training in quality assurance and quality control in a working laboratory setting. Students are kept informed on current advances in biotechnology by speakers from industry, internet assignments and tours of local biotech facilities.
This program offers classroom instruction plus supervised work experience in the biotechnology industry. Students must be willing to spend time working on long-term projects and participating in outreach programs.
Students must be able to provide their own transportation in the final semester to an internship site. Employment opportunities include: biomedical industry, academic research labs, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food science labs, genetic engineering labs.
Students who have previously completed coursework required for the Certificate of Achievement and need only the Biology 102A-D courses may take a fast track and complete the certificate in one year.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Understand, interpret and write laboratory documents, SOPs, protocols and notebook documentation.
2. Be able to use, maintain, calibrate and/or validate standard laboratory equipment.
3. Be prepared for entry level technician positions in the biological technology industry and in research laboratories.
Prerequisites:
Math 131
Chem 1A, 22
Recommended preparation:
Computer literacy
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (49-55 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Engl 1A
Chem 1B
Biol 1A
Biol 102A
Semester II
Biol 1B
Biol 102B
PhysSc 2
Semester III
Chem 8A
Micro 2
Stat 18
or Stat 50
Semester IV
Biol 1C
Biol 102C
Summer
Biol 102D
Students who have previously completed coursework required for the Laboratory Assistant Option and need only the Biology 102A-D courses may take a fast track and complete the certificate in one year.
COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
Todays biotechnology companies depend on the ability of their employees to understand and use computational skills to handle large amounts of research data. This curriculum provides interdisciplinary skills required to seek employment at an entry level in performing data acquisition, management, and analysis in laboratory environments. The certificate program can also benefit working professionals seeking to advance or change their careers.
Students will learn programming, statistics, basic concepts of molecular biology, and use of bioinformatics applications and resources. The program emphasizes the skills necessary to become creative and flexible team members and leaders who can work with others in the dynamic interdisciplinary team environment found in todays biotechnology companies.
Students in the certificate program will be required to complete a programming project in the Biology 28 class.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of molecular biology, including DNA, genes, proteins, and genomes.
2. Use online resources such as NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) and bioinformatics applications to research and analyze biological data.
3. Write computer programs to perform customized analyses of biological data, using statistical measures to determine the significance of results.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (18-19 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
CIS 20
One of the following:
Biol 102A
Biol 39
Biol 1A
Biol 1B
Biol 1C
Semester II
Stat 18
or Stat 50
CS 10
or CS 12
or CIS 36
Semester III
Biol 28
LABORATORY ASSISTANT OPTION
The curriculum prepares students to work in entry level positions in the field of biotechnology where a biology or chemistry degree is not required. This is an interdisciplinary program including courses and practical training in math, chemistry, biology, computer skills and English. This program prepares students using scans guidelines. Emphasis is on practical laboratory skills combined with training in quality assurance and quality control in a working laboratory setting. Students are kept informed on current advances in biotechnology by speakers from industry, internet assignments and tours of local biotech facilities.
This program offers classroom instruction plus supervised work experience in the biotechnology industry. Students must be willing to spend time working on long term projects and participating in outreach programs.
Students must be able to provide their own transportation in the final semester to an internship site. Employment opportunities include: biomedical industry, academic research labs, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food science labs, genetic engineering labs.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses.
Students who have previously completed coursework required for the laboratory assistant option and need only the Biology 102A-D courses may take a fast track and complete the option in 1 year.
Program Outcomes:
1. Understand, interpret and write laboratory documents, SOPs protocols and notebook documentation.
2. Be able to use, maintain, calibrate and/or validate standard laboratory equipment.
3. Be prepared for entry level technician positions in the biological technology industry and in research laboratories with an emphasis in the medical environment.
Prerequisite:
Math 125
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (39-45 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Engl 1A
Chem 2A
Biol 11
or Bio 39
Biol 102A
Semester II
Biol 102B
Chem 2B
PhySc 2
Semester III
Micro 2
Stat 18
or Stat 50
Semester IV
Biol 102C
Summer
Biol 102D
STEM CELL CULTURE
The curriculum prepares students to work in entry level positions in the field of cell culture including stem cell culture. Emphasis is on practical laboratory skills combined with training in a working laboratory setting.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Understand, interpret and write laboratory documents, SOPs, protocols and notebook documentation.
2. Be able to use, maintain, calibrate and/or validate standard laboratory equipment.
3. Be prepared for entry level technician positions in laboratories performing stem cell research in the biological technology industry and in research institutes.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (33-39 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Math 131
Chem 22
Biol 102A
Semester II
Chem 1A
Biol 102B
Semester III
Biol 102C
Biol 2
or Micro 2
Semester IV
Biol 38
Biol 102D
BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Biological Technology
Laboratory Skills
The curriculum prepares students to work in entry level positions in the field of biotechnology in high-tech industry and institutions. Emphasis is on practical laboratory skills combined with training in a working laboratory setting.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Understand, interpret and write laboratory documents, SOPs, protocols and notebook documentation.
2. Be able to use, maintain, calibrate and/or validate basic laboratory equipment.
3. Be prepared for entry level technician positions in the biological technology industry and in research laboratories.
Requirement for the Occupational Skills Certificate (16 units):
Recommended Sequence:
Semester I
Biol 102A
Semester II
Biol 102B
Semester III
Biol 102C
Semester IV
Biol 39
Summer
Biol 102D
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
The curriculum prepares students for working in the construction industry. The program qualifies graduates to seek employment as apprentice carpenters and journey-level carpenters. Students may also complete at least two years experience which can be applied towards the required four years experience needed to qualify for a Class B State of California Contractors License.
Instruction is offered in all phases of construction from demolition of an existing structure to grading of land to, ultimately, a turn-key situation. Studies include safety, materials of construction, mathematics, print reading, builders level and transit, site work, foundation and floors, rough framing, roof framing, stair building, exterior finish, and interior finish.
Additional studies included are timber construction, steel stud construction, grading of land, plumbing, HVAC, and various other specialty items that vary from project to project. The culminating student experience is the building of a single family dwelling.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Identify the training/educational requirements and describe the role of the apprentice carpenter.
2. Demonstrate the safe practices in the shop and on the job site and the safe/proper use of hand and power tools used in construction.
3. Interpret trade technical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for estimating material take-off costs.
4. Explain the importance of measuring tools and their use in calculating building layout and estimation of materials used for construction.
5. Describe and explain residential print reading and interpret the use of the related local and international building codes used for construction.
6. Demonstrate the skills of an apprentice carpenter in the construction field to build a single-family residence from foundation to roofing including framing, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, stairs, windows, doors and the application of interior and exterior finish.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(40 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Bldg 230A
Semester II
Bldg 230B
Semester III
Bldg 230C
Semester IV
Bldg 230D
Recommended electives:
Arch 14
Bldg 122-224
Tech 107A
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork
The curriculum prepares students for working in the construction industry in cabinetmaking and millwork. The program qualifies graduates to seek employment as an apprentice cabinetmaker and finish carpenter and journey-level cabinetmaker and finish carpenter. Students may also complete at least two (2) additional years experience which all related work can be applied towards the required four (4) years needed to qualify for a C-6 State of California Contractors License.
Instruction is offered in cabinetmaking, cabinet installation and millwork. Studies include safety in hand, pneumatic and power tools in the shop and on the jobsite, materials and take-off list, mathematics, print reading, cutting list, and cabinet assembly.
Additional studies included are cabinet finishing and installation, interior door installation, moulding making, and installation and estimating. The culminating student experience is the fabrication of cabinets and millwork and their installation in the residential home project.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Interpret a complete set of prints for cabinet layout and cabinet construction.
2. Practice safe construction techniques in both the shop and jobsite according to OSHA standards.
3. Demonstrate the proper sequence of cabinet construction and millwork.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (14 units):
Bldg 152A
Bldg 152B
Bldg 212
Bldg 220
Recommended electives:
Bldg 210A
Bldg 230A
Tech 107A
Construction Law
Details in the areas of construction law, printreading and estimating. Legal and contractual aspects of the construction industry including California contractors license law, business ethics, lien laws, health and safety regulations, workers compensation, employment insurance and taxes. Also residential and commercial printreading and estimating.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Interpret the legal and contractual aspects of the construction industry.
2. Compare the difference of construction laws versus contractors license laws.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (9 units):
Bldg 122
Bldg 212
Bldg 220
Recommended electives:
Tech 107A
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The curriculum prepares students for owning or operating small businesses. Instruction includes all aspects of business creation, start-up strategies, product/service development, legal and financial components of a new business.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Identify the various types of business organizations.
2. Write effective business letters and memos, and give clear, concise oral presentations.
3. Achieve mastery and confidence working with whole numbers, fractions, and percents so that they can use these skills in everyday situations to reconcile bank statements, read financial tables to calculate loan rates and house payments, develop a personal budget, determine house and credit card payments, verify pay check etc.
4. Identify the kinds of assets and liabilities commonly found in a small business.
5. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business instead of starting one from scratch.
Requirements for the certificate (28-30 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Acctg 1A
or Acctg 10
BIT 25
Bus 9
Bus 116
or Bus 10
Bus 2
or Bus 122
Semester II
Bus 11A
Bus 12A
Bus 13
Mrktg 123
or Mrktg 20
Bus 114
or Bus 115
or Bus 14A
or Bus 16
or Stat 15
Recommended electives:
BIT 105A
Bus 114, 128, 160, 161
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
The curriculum prepares students for careers in investment banks, stock brokerage firms, insurance companies, and firms providing financial advice in buying and selling of stocks, bonds, or shares in mutual bonds.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Identify the various ways by which business enterprises are financed. Explain the legal elements of financing a business.
2. Write effective business letters and memos, and give clear, concise oral presentations.
3. Achieve mastery and confidence working with whole numbers, fractions, and percents so that they can use these skills in everyday situations to reconcile bank statements, read financial tables to calculate loan rates and house payments, develop a personal budget, determine house and credit card payments, verify paycheck, etc.
4. Identify the tools of business investments: liquidity, short-term and long-term investments, return vs. risk, and leverage.
5. Describe financial controls that may be used to keep a business successful.
Requirements for the certificate (25-27 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Acctg 1A
or Acctg 10
BIT 25
Bus 9
or Bus 10
Bus 2
or Bus 122
Semester II
Bus 11A
Bus 13
Bus 118
Bus 160
or Bus 117
Bus 114
or Bus 115
or Bus 14A
or Bus 16
or Stat 15
Recommended electives:
Acctg 104A
Bus 121
Mrktg 30
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS/TRADE
The curriculum prepares students for competing in the international global marketplace. Emphasis is on importing, exporting and establishing an overseas business presence. This curriculum is designed for the individual international entrepreneur, as well as the established company executive.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Identify the various ways by which business enterprises are financed. Explain the legal elements of financing a business.
2. Write effective business letters and memos, and give clear, concise oral presentations.
3. Achieve mastery and confidence working with whole numbers, fractions, and percents so that they can use these skills in everyday situations to reconcile bank statements, read financial tables to calculate loan rates and house payments, develop a personal budget, determine house and credit card payments, verify paycheck, etc.
4. Identify the tools of business investments: liquidity, short-term and long-term investments, return vs. risk, and leverage.
5. Describe financial controls that may be used to keep a business successful.
Requirements for the certificate (24-26 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Acctg 1A
or Acctg 10
BIT 25
Bus 9
Bus 150
or Bus 151
or Bus 152
Semester II
Bus 11A
Bus 2
or Bus 122
Bus 13
Bus 161
Bus 114
or Bus 115
or Bus 14A
or Bus 16
or Stat 15
Recommended electives:
Bus 114, 116, 153, 160
Mrktg 30
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT
The curriculum prepares students to seek employment as managers or supervisors in medium or large corporations, emphasizing leadership skills. The business supervisor coordinates the operation, production, distribution and sales divisions within an organization by planning, organizing, directing, controlling resources and executing administrative policies through support personnel.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Identify the five functions of management. Identify the four skills of management.
2. Write effective business letters and memos, and give clear, concise oral presentations.
3. Achieve mastery and confidence working with whole numbers, fractions, and percents so that they can use these skills in everyday situations to reconcile bank statements, read financial tables to calculate loan rates and house payments, develop a personal budget, determine house and credit card payments, verify paycheck, etc.
4. Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with others.
Requirements for the certificate (27-29 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Acctg 1A
or Acctg 10
BIT 25
Bus 2
Bus 13
Bus 9
Semester II
Bus 10
or Bus 128
Bus 11A
Bus 128
Bus 160
or Bus 117
Bus 161
Bus 114
or Bus 115
or Bus 14A
or Bus 16
or Stat 15
Recommended electives:
Bus 3, 114, 121, 170
Mrktg 30, 123
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
RETAIL MANAGEMENT
The curriculum prepares students for marketing careers in the retail industry in market research, promotion, advertising, distribution and pricing. Curriculum was developed in cooperation with the Western Association of Food Chains.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Write effective business letters and memos, and give clear, concise oral presentations.
2. Achieve mastery and confidence working with whole numbers, fractions, and percents so that they can use these skills in everyday situations to reconcile bank statements, read financial tables to calculate loan rates and house payments, develop a personal budget, determine house and credit card payments, verify pay check etc. Calculate percentage discounts.
3. Identfy the five mental stages of a sale. Write a features and benefits analysis on a product.
Requirements for the certificate (27-29 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
BIT 25
Bus 16
or Bus 115
or Bus 14A
or Stat 15
or Bus 114
Semester II
Bus 11A
Speech 1 or 10
Semester III
Mrktg 20
Acctg 10
or 1A
Semester IV
Mrktg 125
or Mrktg 123
Bus 117
or Bus 160
Bus 128
or Bus 10
Recommended electives:
Mrktg 128
Bus 13, 161
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MARKETING MERCHANDISING
(With Field Practice)
The curriculum prepares students for careers as managers in the merchandising division of a retail store. Merchandising managers can own their own businesses, work for a major department store chain, work for a small independent retailer or any number of retail, wholesale and/or service businesses. The program offers classroom instruction plus supervised work experience in businesses in the community. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus sites.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Explain three methods of artistic merchandise display.
2. Present a 5-minute sales demonstration.
Requirements for the certificate (38 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Mrktg 30 or 126
Bus 160
Bus 13
Mrktg 128
Semester II
Mrktg 125
Bus 114
Mrktg 128
Semester III
Mrktg 20 or 133
Acctg 1A or 10
Bus 10
Semester IV
Bus 11A
Bus 128
Bus 117
Recommended electives:
BIT 25
Bus 161
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Customer Service
The curriculum prepares students to work with diverse groups of customers, responding to them with courtesy and tact. Emphasis on customer skills, effective oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, workplace attitude and conduct, stress and time management, conflict resolution, business etiquette, and problem solving.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Write effective Business letters and memos. Give clear concise oral presentations.
2. Achieve mastery and confidence working with whole numbers, fractions, and percents so that they can use these skills in everyday situations to reconcile bank statements, read financial tables to calculate loan rates and house payments, develop a personal budget, determine house and credit card payments, verify paycheck, etc.
3. Identify the customer service factors involved in obtaining customer goodwill, enhancing the company image and communicating with customers.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the elements necessary in establishing a successful customer service program.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (11-12 units):
Bus 9
Bus 11A
Bus 160
or Bus 117
BIT 11A
or BIT 25
E-Commerce
(Interdisciplinary Occupational Skills Certificate:
Business Administration, Computer Information
Technology)
This curriculum prepares the student to enter the industry as an entry level E-Commerce developer, or as an entrepreneur seeking to move an existing business to the internet. Fundamental concepts of the technology and business practices used to build a successful business on the Internet are stressed during the course of this program.
Program Outcomes:
1. Given a simple and clearly defined common business need, students will be capable of recommending one or more potential e-commerce hardware and/or software solution to meet the needs of the client.
2. Apply skills needed to:
Develop a fully-functioning e-commerce website
Create a marketing and advertising program for a client business utilizing industry-standard e-commerce tools.
3. Obtain an entry-level position in industry developing e-commerce capable websites.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (17 units):
CIS 10
BUS 199
CIS 55
CIS 60
CIS 50
Recommended electives:
Bus 9, 12A, 12B, 116, 151, 153
CIS 190
BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The curriculum prepares students for business positions such as administrative assistant, secretary, executive assistant, and office assistant. Employees in these types of positions perform a variety of administrative tasks including document processing, using computer applications such as presentation graphics and spreadsheets, scheduling appointments, researching and organizing information, and arranging meetings and travel.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Manage administrative responsibilities including document processing and use computer applications such as presentation graphics and spreadsheets.
2. Schedule appointments, research and organize information, and arrange travel and meetings.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(35 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
BIT 11A
BIT 25
Bus 9
Bus 112
or Bus 11A
Semester II
BIT 11B
BIT 107
BIT 115
BIT 128A
BIT 128B
BIT 133A
BIT 133B
Semester III
BIT 108
BIT 122
BIT 123
BIT 124
BIT 105A
BIT 105B
BIT 109
Recommended electives:
Acctg 10
Acctg 104A
Bus 10, 117
BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS SOFTWARE SPECIALIST
The curriculum prepares students to apply commonly used computer applications to business tasks; for example, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, databases, desktop publishing, email, Internet research, and the design and maintenance of websites. Emphasis is on the use of computer systems to collaborate with others to solve business problems.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Accurately and efficiently apply commonly used computer applications to solve business tasks including presentation, document, and Web site development, database and spreadsheet development and maintenance, and Internet research.
2. Use computers to collaborate with others to solve business problems.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(25 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
BIT 11A
BIT 128A
BIT 128B
BIT 25
BIT 133A
BIT 133B
BIT 107
BIT 109
Semester II
BIT 11B
BIT 105A
BIT 105B
BIT 108
BIT 122
BIT 123
BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DATA ENTRY TECHNICIAN
The curriculum prepares students for office positions such as data entry technician, in which data is entered using a keyboard or alternative input technologies. Employees in these types of positions manipulate data such as customers personal information, medical records, and membership lists.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Accurately enter information on a computer and use other input technologies in a variety of organizational environments.
2. Develop appropriate reports to disseminate information.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (19-20 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Acctg 10
BIT 11A
Bus 16
BIT 107
BIT 100
or BIT 128A
or BIT 128B
Semester II
BIT 115
BIT 25
BIT 124
BIT 102
or BIT 133A
or BIT 133B
BIT 110
BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Executive Assistant
The curriculum prepares individuals with administrative support experience to advance to positions such as Executive Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, and Administrative Coordinator. Employees in these types of positions usually report directly to and work solely for a single high-level executive and typically earn substantially more than Administrative Assistants and Secretaries. Employees in these types of positions perform a variety of tasks common to Administrative Assistants such as document processing, meeting coordination, business computer applications, and travel arrangements. Additionally, Executive Assistants are assigned high-level tasks such as preparing proposals, monitoring budgets, tracking data, researching special topics and projects for the executive on the Internet, developing the content of an executives presentations, creating correspondence for an executive, tracking and following through on action items for an executives meeting reports, placing calls on an executives behalf, serving as a liaison for an executive with other departments, and developing meeting agendas.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Prepare proposals, monitor budgets, track data, and research special projects for a single high-level executive.
2. Develop and create an executives presentations, create correspondence, place calls on an executives behalf, and develop meeting agendas.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (16 units):
BIT 104
BIT 106
BIT 107
BIT 108
BIT 122
BIT 123
BIT 132
Office Applications Specialist I
The curriculum prepares individuals who have some work experience to use computer software to perform common tasks in a variety of businesses and organizations.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Use business computer software to perform common tasks in a variety of businesses and organizations.
2. Communicate with customers, employees, and other individual to disseminate or explain information.
3. Operate office equipment such as a photocopier, fax machine, and printer.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (12 units):
BIT 128A
BIT 128B
BIT 133A
BIT 133B
BIT 105A
BIT 105B
BIT 109
BIT 107
Office Applications Specialist II
The curriculum prepares individuals who have some work experience to use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, desktop publishing, communication, and Web design software in a business environment and also to integrate various types of software applications.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Apply the knowledge and skills of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, desktop publishing, communication, and Web design in a variety of organizational settings.
2. Review files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (12 units):
BIT 128A
BIT 128B
BIT 133A
BIT 133B
BIT 109
BIT 123
BIT 108
Office Assistant
The curriculum prepares students for positions such as general office assistant, receptionist, records clerk, and file clerk. Employees in these types of positions perform a variety of tasks including typing and document processing, greeting visitors, handling telephone calls, using office equipment, and managing of business records.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Perform a variety of tasks including document processing, greeting visitors, handling telephone calls, using office equipment, and managing business records.
2. Apply appropriate business software to complete tasks.
3. Compute, record, and proofread records or reports; review files, records, and other documents to obtain information.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (16-16 ½ units):
Semester I
BIT 11A
BIT 25
BIT 107
BIT 102
or BIT 133A
or BIT 133B
Semester II
BIT 11B
BIT 128A
BIT 128B
BIT 115
BIT 124
Recommended elective:
Bus 9
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
The curriculum focuses on children, from infancy through school age. Courses provide foundations and prepare students for careers in child care, sociology, social work, education, special education and psychology. Opportunities are available for work with children in a variety of settings including homes, schools, hospitals, and public and non-profit agencies concerned with the development and welfare of children. CPR, First-aid training, TB and fingerprint clearances are required for certificates in child development.
Requirements for the Associate Teacher Child Development Permit*:
Completion of 16 core units as follows: Psych 21 or Psych 121, CHDV 10, CHDV 15 and CHDV 120 or CHDV 116, and CHDV 13A. Completion of these courses with a C or better must be verified by official transcripts.
Requirements for the Teacher Child Development Permit*:
Completion of the Certificate of Achievement requirements plus 16 additional general education units as follows: at least one course each in Humanities, Social Sciences, Math and/or Science, and English. Completion of these courses with a C or better must be verified by official transcripts. The Administration Specialization (CHDV 112A and CHDV 112B) does not meet the State of California Child Development Permit requirements for the Teacher permit.
Requirements for the Master Teacher Child Development Permit*:
Completion of the Certificate of Achievement requirements plus 16 additional general education units as follows: at least one course each in Humanities, Social Sciences, Math and/or Science, and English; a minimum (6 unit) specialization option, and CHDV 119, Child Development Mentor Teacher Practices. Completion of these courses with a C or better must be verified by official transcripts. The Administration Specialization (CHDV 112A and CHDV 112B) does not meet the State of California Child Development Permit requirements for the Master Teacher permit.
Requirements for the Site Supervisor Child Development Permit*
Completion of the Certificate of Achievement requirements including A.A., CHDV 112A, Administrative Issues, CHDV 112B, Advanced Administrative Issues and CHDV 119, Child Development Mentor Teacher Practices. Completion of these courses with a C or better must be verified by official transcripts.
*Permits are issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Program Outcomes:
1. Students will demonstrate through original written and/or oral presentations their ability to identify the theories and practices of the social, emotional, creative, cognitive and physical development of young children.
2. Students will demonstrate an awareness of and evaluate important factors in planning in childcare facilities and the ethical issues involved in working with young children.
3. Students will demonstrate responsibility as self-directed learners and facilitators of the practical application of theoretical concepts through structured interaction in child care settings.
4. Students will demonstrate an understanding for the planning and guiding of learning activities.
5. Students will demonstrate competency upon completion of structured mentoring experiences in approved learning partnerships with private industry.
6. Students will compare and contrast the skills necessary in working with and supporting families, diversity and program practices.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(37 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
CHDV 10
Engl 100*
or ESL 33B*
or Engl 1A*
Psych 21
or Psych 121
Semester II
CHDV 13A
CHDV 120
Semester III
CHDV 13B
CHDV 15
Semester IV
CHDV 13C
CHDV 116
*Depending on initial placement, students may be required to take additional English and ESL courses.
AND
6 units from the electives listed below:
Art 6
CHDV 11, 24A-H, 117, 118, 128, 196
Dance 25
Educ 30, 132
Engl 59
Music 30, 130, 131, 135
PETh 27C
SET 100, 105
OR select a specialization.
Specialization Options:
Infant/Toddler (6 units)
CHDV 11, CHDV 128
Multicultural Awareness (6 units)
CHDV 117, Music 131
Language/Literacy (6 units)
CHDV 118, Engl 140
School Age Children (6 units)
Educ 131, Educ 132
Children with Special Needs (8 units)
SET 100, SET 105, SET 122
Preschool Music Education (14 units)
Music 30 or Music 130; Music 131; Music 134; Music 135; Dance 25 or PETh 27C
*Administration (6 units)
CHDV 112A, CHDV 112B
* This option does not qualify for the State of California Child Development Permit for Teacher and Master Teacher, but does qualify for the Pasadena City College Certificate of Achievement.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE
OPTIONS
Child Development Instructional Assistant
The Child Development Instructional Assistant curriculum provides students with the necessary skills to seek employment as assistants in instructional programs for young children. Opportunities are available for work with children in a variety of settings including: homes, schools, and public or private agencies concerned with the development and welfare of young children. The program focuses on child psychology, curriculum planning, developmentally appropriate practices, safety, anti-bias environment, and provides practical experience. CPR, First-Aid training, TB and fingerprint clearances are required. Completion of this curriculum with a C or better grade allows the student to apply for the California Child Development permit at the Associate Teacher level.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (16 units):
Semester 1
Psych 21
CHDV 10
Engl 59
Semester 2
CHDV 15
CHDV 120
Semester 3
*CHDV 13A
*Enrollment in 7 units or more including field practice.
Recommended electives:
CHDV 118, 24A-H, 116*, 117, 128, 196
Educ 30
Engl 59
Music 30 or 130
PETh 27C
Art 6
*This class meets the CPR and First-Aid requirements.
Music and Movement Education for Young Children
The program offers extensive hands-on training in music and movement education targeted specifically for early childhood (birth to 8 years old). Participants learn a comprehensive body of musical activities and games in four areas singing, movement, playing instruments and listening. Students practice effective teaching techniques, explore the musical development of young children, and become acquainted with invaluable, state-of-the-art teaching materials. This certificate prepares students to teach music and movement in preschools, childcare centers, primary classrooms and private studios.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (12 units):
Music 30
or Music 130
Music 131
Music 134
Music 135
Recommended electives:
Dance 25
or
PETh 27C
School Age Instructional Assistant
The Instructional Assistant curriculum provides students with the necessary skills to seek employment working with school age children. Opportunities are available for work in a variety of settings including: parks and recreational facilities, before and after school programs, tutoring centers, public and private schools, and community agencies providing services for school age children and their families. The program focuses on child psychology, discipline techniques, curriculum planning, developmentally appropriate practices, safety, anti-bias environment, along with practical experience. CPR, First-aid training, TB and fingerprint clearances are required.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate
(13-14 units):
Semester I
Educ 131
Educ 132
Semester II
CHDV 10
Educ 100
Semester III
CHDV 13A
or Educ 13*
*Enrollment in 7 units or more including field practice.
Recommended electives:
HED 44
CHDV 118, 24A-H, 116*, 117, 196
Educ 30
Engl 59
Music 30 or 130
PETh 27C
Art 6
*This class meets the CPR and First-Aid requirements.
Special Education Assistant
This curriculum is designed to train and place individuals within one year into a special education paraprofessional position in the public *or* private sector. Individuals will be provided guidance as to what type of setting would most closely match their needs and aptitudes. Settings vary significantly in the age of student served (infants, toddlers, preschoolers, elementary age, secondary age, and adults) and types of disabilities served (acquired brain injury, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, deaf, blind, visually-impaired, severely emotionally disturbed, mobility-impaired, communication disorders, etc.). The sites also differ in their requirements for employment. Employment sites may require a high school diploma, passing of a basic skills and special education concepts test, passing of an oral interview, bilingualism, fluency in sign language, ability to lift 50 pounds, CPR and First-aid training, passing of a TB and fingerprinting test, a drivers license, a specific amount of experience working with individuals with disabilities, and clerical skills. Students would select electives, as needed, to prepare themselves for job requirements.
Note: Semester II requires a minimum of 2 units selected from the Recommended Electives.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (15 units):
Semester I
Psych 21
SET 100
SET 122
Semester II
SET 105
SET 122
Minimum 2 units from recommended electives
Recommended electives:
ASL 10A-D
BIT 10, 11A, 100, 122
Bus 160
CHDV 116*, 117, 118, 128
Coun 111, 112
Educ 100, 132
Engl 110, 400, 403, 410, 411, 412, 413, 415, 434, 450
Math 402
PETh 5
Psych 22, 24
Socio 130
SET 108
Span 1
SpSv 400
Speech 1, 120, 121, 125
SLPA 18, 119
*This class meets the CPR and First-Aid requirements.
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MICROCOMPUTER SUPPORT
The curriculum prepares students with entry-level skills to seek employment in microcomputer support for business or technical support staff and networking technologies. Instruction includes training in the fields of microcomputer hardware and software with an emphasis on Local Area Networks (LANs).
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic microcomputer support and networking technologies and techniques.
2. Apply skills needed to:
Troubleshoot hardware and software systems for a desktop as well as a network.
Install, maintain, and repair hardware and software systems for a desktop as well as a network.
Set up and maintain a network within a small- to medium-sized business.
Set up and maintain application software on a desktop as well as on a network within a small- to medium-sized business.
3. Be able to secure employment as an entry-level microcomputer support specialist.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(22 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
CIS 10
CIS 62
Semester II
CIS 11
CIS 30
CIS 137
Semester III
CIS 115
CIS 139
Recommended electives:
CIS 40, 114, 133, 135, 136, 138, 141, 190
Engl 100
Speech 125
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
OPERATIONS
This curriculum prepares students with entry-level skills to seek employment in client/server operations for business or technical support staff. Instruction includes training in the fields of client/server applications, database, SQL, and operating systems. Students must be willing to spend time outside of class working on assignments.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic computer operations and industry-standard operation systems utilized on personal computers.
2. Apply skills needed to:
Keep track of all processing on a CPU and respond to the needs of the system.
Use computer-based technology to locate, access, evaluate, store and retrieve information.
Create and maintain a basic spreadsheet.
Execute Operating System commands, use utility programs as needed, and maintain information storage and retrieval systems.
3. Secure employment in an entry-level operations position to support a client-server network.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(20 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
CIS 10
CIS 62
Semester II
CIS 11
CIS 132
Semester III
CIS 31
CIS 115
CIS 135
Recommended electives:
BIT 105A
CIS 30, 81
Engl 100
Speech 125
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
PROGRAMMING
The curriculum prepares students with entry-level skills to seek employment in programming. Emphasis will be on providing students with practical experience in utilizing at least two programming languages. Instruction will cover such topics as operating systems, applications and common programming languages. Students must be willing to spend considerable time outside of class working on assignments.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1.Demonstrate an understanding of computer programming
2. Apply skills needed to:
Design and layout the sequence of steps to solve a problem.
Write program code using the syntax of the programming language skills obtained during the course of this program.
Test program code, using different sets of data.
Maintain documentation to communicate the purpose of the program steps.
3. Secure an entry-level programming job.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(21 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
CIS 10
CIS 62
Semester II
CIS 11
CIS 36
CIS 16
or CIS 38
Semester III
CIS 14
CIS 20
Recommended electives:
CIS 30, 64, 81, 114, 132, 181, 182, 190, 192, 195
Engl 100
Speech 125
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SMALL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
This curriculum prepares students with entry-level skills to seek employment in the field of small computer application use of Internet, Web development/publishing, and use of multimedia in creating Web pages. Instruction includes training in general understanding of information systems and applications with an emphasis on programming with HTML, Java, and JavaScript. Students must be willing to spend considerable time outside of class working on assignments.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of how to use the Internet and how to create web-page content using HTML, Java and JavaScript.
2. Apply skills needed to:
Operate a personal computer with industry-standard operating systems.
Install and maintain common application software packages,
Troubleshoot hardware and software for desktops,
Use multimedia software to design and maintain a web site,
Use Desktop Publishing Software to create professional documents,
Use Database Management software to set up and maintain a database,
3. Be able to secure an entry-level position as a computer applications specialist.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(22 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
CIS 10
CIS 62
Semester II
CIS 11
CIS 36
Semester III
CIS 16
CIS 115
CIS 192
Recommended electives:
CIS 14, 30, 38, 114, 132, 135, 136, 190
Engl 100
Speech 125
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preparation
(Interdisciplinary Occupational Skills Certificate:
Business & Computer Technology, Engineering &
Technology)
This Cisco Academy curriculum provides a student with the necessary skills to seek entry to mid-level employment in the information technology field, especially, in the configuring, installing, and maintaining Cisco routers and switches in either a LAN, WAN, or switched LAN environment. This certificate course is designed to follow the CCNP program, and is the second level of three level Cisco certification designations. Students completing this certification program will have the ability to install, configure, and maintain more complicated LAN, WAN, and switched LAN networks. To become a CCNP a student must pass four industry level certificate exams offered by Cisco.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding network management and design utilizing CISCO products.
2. Apply skills needed to:
Construct a CISCO-based network from the ground up.
Manage a CISCO-based network.
Design and develop network routes and virtual networks.
3. Obtain the appropriate CISCO certification and an entry-level position within industry.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate
(17 units):
Summer
CIS 10
Semester I
First 8 Weeks:
CIS 161
or Eltrn 161
Second 8 Weeks:
CIS 162
or Eltrn 162
Semester II
First 8 Weeks:
CIS 163
or Eltrn 163
Second 8 Weeks:
CIS 164
or Eltrn 164
CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Preparation
This Cisco Academy curriculum provides a student with the necessary skills to seek entry to mid-level employment in the information technology field, especially, in the configuring, installing, and maintaining Cisco routers and switches in either a LAN, WAN, or switched LAN environment. This certificate course is designed to follow the CCNP program, and is the second level of three level Cisco certification designations. Students completing this certification program will have the ability to install, configure, and maintain more complicated LAN, WAN, and switched LAN networks. To become a CCNP a student must pass four industry level certificate exams offered by Cisco.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic network management utilizing CISCO products.
2. Apply skills needed to:
Construct a CISCO-based network from the ground up.
Manage a CISCO-based network.
Establish appropriate routing and virtual networks for any given situation utilizing CISCO products.
3. Obtain the appropriate CISCO certification and an entry-level position within industry.
Requirements for admission into the Cisco Certified Network Professional Preparation program:
CIS 164 or ELTRN 164
OR
Obtain CCNA certificate by passing Cisco Certified Network Associate industry certificate exam.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (12 units):
CIS 165
CIS 167
CIS 168
Recommended electives:
CIS 169A, 169B, 170
E-Commerce
(Interdisciplinary Occupational Skills Certificate:
Business Administration, Computer Information
Technology)
This curriculum prepares the student to enter the industry as an entry level E-Commerce developer, or as an entrepreneur seeking to move an existing business to the internet. Fundamental concepts of the technology and business practices used to build a successful business on the Internet are stressed during the course of this program.
Program Outcomes:
1. Given a simple and clearly defined common business need, students will be capable of recommending one or more potential e-commerce hardware and/or software solution to meet the needs of the client.
2. Apply skills needed to:
Develop a fully-functioning e-commerce website.
Create a marketing and advertising program for a client business utilizing industry-standard e-commerce tools.
3. Obtain an entry-level position in industry developing e-commerce capable websites.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (17 units):
CIS 10
BUS 199
CIS 55
CIS 60
CIS 50
Recommended electives:
Bus 9, 12A, 12B, 116, 151, 153
CIS 190
Interactive Software Development
This curriculum provides foundational skills required to seek employment as an entry level developer in the interactive media, Web, performance systems, and information technology industries. The certificate program can also benefit working professionals seeking to advance or change their careers.
Students will learn programming, human factors, and software management. The program emphasizes the skills necessary to become creative and flexible team members and leaders who can work with others in a dynamic interdisciplinary team environment.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Develop software for the interactive media, web, performance systems, and information technology industries.
2. Apply skills needed to:
Identify and correct human factors related issues with software on the desktop or on the web.
Construct a website for a small or medium sized business.
Develop a software project management plan for a small to medium sized business.
3. Obtain employment as an entry level developer in the interactive media, web, performance systems, and information technology industries.
Requirement for the Occupational Skills Certificate (17 units):
CIS 10
CIS 192
CIS 194
CIS 196
CIS 198
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Preparation (MCSE)
The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Preparation occupational skills certificate provides a student with the necessary skills and knowledge for entry-level employment in the Information Technology (IT) field. The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification is one of the most popular and recognized industry certifications in the Information Technology (IT) field. The following sequence of courses is designed to fulfill the core requirements of Microsofts MCSE program. To become an MCSE a student must pass on industry level certification examination.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Establish the necessary environment to manage a small to medium sized business utilizing Microsoft products for networking, servers, and so forth.
2. Apply skills needed to:
Establish and maintain a Windows Server.
Establish and maintain an Exchange email server.
Establish and maintain a proper desktop environment for a small to medium sized business.
Establish and maintain a SQL database.
3. Obtain the corresponding Microsoft certifications and an entry-level position within industry.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (14-16 units):
Summer Session I
CIS 10
Summer Session II
CIS 137
Fall Semester
CIS 139
Spring Semester
CIS 136
or CIS 138
or CIS 141
or CIS 142
Oracle Database Fundamentals
This curriculum prepares students for entry level Oracle database design and programming in SQL, PL/SQL, and Forms. Oracle database concepts and technology are specifically emphasized. Content of the courses prepares students for industry level certification.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of how to use the Oracle Database Engine.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the SQL query language.
3. Apply skills needed to:
Demonstrate an ability to form SQL query statements to generate reports.
Demonstrate an ability to combine SQL statements with a programming language.
Demonstrate an ability to establish Oracle database tables.
4. Be able to secure an entry-level position as an Oracle Database specialist
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (13 units):
CIS 180
CIS 181
CIS 182
CIS 183
CIS 20
Recommended electives:
CIS 16, 31, 38
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
The curriculum prepares students to seek employment as construction inspectors. The focus is on the responsibility of construction inspectors to verify that contractors and subcontractors comply with the architects plans.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
(30-31 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Bldg 212
Tech 107A
Semester II
Bldg 214
Bldg 215
Bldg 221
Semester III
Bldg 218
Eltry 217 or 218
Bldg 222
Semester IV
Bldg 213
Bldg 223
Bldg 224
Recommended electives:
Bldg 220, 210AB
Fire 142
COSMETOLOGY
The curriculum prepares students to seek employment as cosmetologists in beauty salons. The program includes all phases of Cosmetology. Upon successful completion of this full-time day program (1,600 hours), a student is eligible to take the State Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology Examination for licensure as a cosmetologist.
Continuous enrollment until completion of the program is required. Cosmt 114A-D and 117AB are offered each semester. New day students may enter at the beginning of each eight-week period. Cosmt 115 and 116 are offered in an eight-week Summer session.
Continuing or returning students who do not attend the Summer session will be readmitted in the Fall semester on a space-available basis only, starting with the second nine weeks of instruction. Eligibility for an subsequent enrollment is based on a grade of C or better in each prior cosmetology course.
A student must have proof of completion of 10th grade in high school, good finger dexterity and coordination, and show evidence of good physical and emotional health. An approved uniform is required for the program. Tuition, books, uniforms, and cosmetology supplies totaling approximately $1,200 will be needed in the first week of the program.
A student who is dropped from a cosmetology class for unsafe practices and/or inappropriate conduct, or withdraws twice from the course, and/or drops twice for excessive absences is not eligible to re-enroll except upon approval of the college Petitions Committee. Students who have acquired 300 or less hours in another cosmetology program may be admitted to the program subject to availability of space.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
(44 units/1600 hours):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Cosmt 114A
Cosmt 114B
Semester II
Cosmt 114C
Cosmt 114D
Summer Session
Cosmt 115 (new students)
or 116A
or 116B (continuing students)
Recommended electives:
Bus 112
Cosmt 117AB (Recommended for students to meet
required hours.)
Speech 121
COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL
TECHNIQUES IN COSMETOLOGY
The curriculum will prepare licensed cosmetologists who want to become cosmetology instructors. Upon successful completion of this program, Cosmt 150 and Cosmt 151 (600 hours), a student will be eligible to take the California State Board Instructors Examination for licensure as an instructor.
Students must hold a valid State of California Cosmetology license to enroll in this program. Continuous enrollment until completion of the program is required.
Students will be responsible, during the first week of school, to pay for their tuition, books, CD-ROM, cosmetology supplies and a black lab coat.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
(20 units/600 hours):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Cosmt 150
Semester II
Cosmt 151
CULINARY ARTS
The curriculum prepares students for working in various food services industries. Graduates of the program qualify to seek employment in restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, health care facilities, and educational institutions as cooks, bakers, and assistant and training managers.
Instruction is offered in all phases of food preparation and presentation. Studies emphasize foods, terms and techniques, safety and sanitation, baking, catering, food preparation, menu planning, merchandising, and restaurant management. Students are kept informed of industry trends through guest speakers, trade publications, and field trips to local industries and culinary shows. All students participate daily in the kitchen lab in planning, preparing and serving cafeteria and special event meals.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate the academic skills and abilities to enter a career in the Food Services and Culinary Arts fields.
2. Demonstrate the recognition of the need for lifelong learning in the fields of Food Services and Culinary Arts.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the sanitation requirements, ethical and social responsibilities of a career in Food Services and Culinary Arts fields.
4. Demonstrate the value of teamwork in the fields of Food Services and Culinary Arts.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the career paths available in Cooking, Baking and Catering professions.
6. Produce quality food using the manipulative skills and technical training they received at Pasadena City College.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(40 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Cul 145A
Semester II
Cul 145B
Semester III
Cul 145C
Semester IV
Cul 145D
Recommended electives:
Cul 154A, 154B, 158, 160A, 160B
CULINARY ARTS
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Culinary Arts Baking and Pastry
This program offers students study in baking and pastry techniques for seeking entry-level employment in the industry. The curriculum includes: introduction to small-scale baking and pastry, and techniques for large quantity baking and pastry procedures; kitchen safety and sanitation; tools and equipment identification, usage and care; product identification; measurements and temperature controls; time management; product costing for retail sales; proper mixing and baking techniques for breads, cakes, cookies, laminated doughs, and fancy pastries; assembling three-layer cakes to multiple-tiered cakes and intricate decorating.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate culinary arts skills in the baking and cake decorating field.
2. Identify usage of baking products by types for making high quality and large quantity baked goods.
3. Practice sanitation regulations established by the local Department of Environmental Health, pertaining to personal hygiene, kitchen and equipment management.
4. Explain the value of teamwork required in the food service industry.
5. Demonstrate the manipulative skills and technical requirements in the baking and cake decorating field.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (6 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Cul 154A
Semester II
Cul 154B
Culinary Arts Catering
This program offers students training in two aspects of the catering business: entry level employment skills and small business operation/ownership. The curriculum includes: introduction to catering for small-scale events and advanced catering business practices for large-scale events; kitchen safety and sanitation; tools and equipment identification, usage and care; product identification and costing for catered events; time management for seeking employment with catering facilities at hotels, casinos, resorts and country clubs. For seekers of self-employment, studies will include employment/workers compensation requirements (Employment Department); safe packing and transportation of products; event rentals; site dining/serving setup/take down; time management; commissary development and leasing; legal liabilities and responsibilities; contract negotiations and customer service relations.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate the capability to acquire and operate a catering business.
2. Explain the skills to establish professional contacts with reputable purveyors of qualified and quantity products in the operation of a catering business.
3. Develop the business skills of record-keeping in all aspects of a professional business; as well develop professional standards of conduct and attitudes necessary to operate a catering business.
4. Practice safe food handling/packing and transportation of customers ordered products necessary to operate a catering business.
5. Demonstrate the ability to organize on site dining/serving, setup/takedown of catered facilities in an orderly and timely manner.
6. Explain all legal documentation for a facility rental, sanitation certification, business licenses, and employee compensation, as required by local authorities.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (6 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Cul 160A
Semester II
Cul 160B
Culinary Arts Kitchen Assistant
This program prepares students for employment in the food service industry at an entry-level. Employment in restaurants, hospitals, hotels, casinos, resorts, and country clubs may include: prep cooks, line cooks, salad/sandwich preparers, baking and dessert cooks, catering servers, and banquet coordinators. Students will learn to use these skills to support concurrent industry requirements through laboratory training in food preparation/presentation, participation in on- and off-premise campus catered events for faculty/staff, and private entities; and baking products for daily requirements and special occasions.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate acquired professional skills and attitudes employers require of employees serving the general public.
2. Demonstrate both personal and professional knowledge of sanitation requirements.
3. Explain the importance of team work, in a manner that is necessary for all aspects of food preparation.
4. Explain the importance of maintaining good personal health, good attendance, and adherence to work schedules in the success of maintaining their employment in the food service industry.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (16 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Cul 145A
Semester II
Cul 154A
Cul 160A
Recommended electives:
Engl 434
Tech 107A
DENTAL ASSISTING
The Dental Assisting curriculum prepares the student to take on significant responsibility as a member of the dental health care team. Employment positions are available in dental offices, hospitals, clinics, dental schools and professional sales. Dental Assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in delivery of quality oral health care. A career in dental assisting offers many challenges and a variety of procedures. Specific tasks may be performed such as: assisting with and providing direct patient care, taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays), sterilizing instruments, taking impressions, and performing office management tasks. Dental assisting offers a variety, flexibility, excellent working conditions and personal satisfaction. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus clinical sites. A selected uniform is required for the program.
The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and approved by the Committee on Dental Auxiliaries in California. Upon successful completion of the program, a student is eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board examination to obtain a certificate as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA); and the California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) examination to obtain a license as a Registered Dental Assistant.
Fingerprinting is mandatory with the RDA examination.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Requirements for Admission into the Dental Assisting Program are:
1. Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent with a 2.0 grade point average.
2. Grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for all college work.
3. Two sets of high school and college transcripts.
4. Completed application of admission to the program.
5. Current CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) card, which must be maintained while in the program. CPR training can be obtained from the American Heart Association. The AHA can be contacted at (877) 242-4277. CPR training can also be completed at PCC by taking Nurs 214.
6. After acceptance into the program, submit a completed health data form evidencing good health including required immunizations/chest x-ray or Mantoux test.
The Application Process:
Applications are accepted on a year-round basis. Students interested in the part-time Dental Assisting Program or additional program information should consult with the program director at (626) 585-7243.
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for English 100 or equivalent.
Additional Courses Required for the Associate in
Science Degree:
Consult with a Counselor to determine which classes qualify to receive credit in the general education categories of Natural Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Language and Rationality, American Institutions, Health Education, and Physical Activity for the Associate in Science degree.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate technical skills and abilities, safety and infection control procedures as outlined by the California Dental Practice Act. (DA 100, 108, 110, 123A, 123B, 125, 127, 135, 140, 142).
2. Exhibit professional growth, behavior, knowledge and development; foster empathy and concern; and work toward a commitment of excellence at all times (all DA courses).
3. Exhibit communication and conflict skills and strategies that are effective with individuals and groups who are diverse in age, gender or culture (all DA courses).
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
(31 units):
DA 100
DA 108
DA 110
DA 111
DA 123A
DA 123B
DA 124
DA 127
DA 135
DA 140
Recommended electives:
DA 125, 142, 200A, 200B
BIT 25
DENTAL HYGIENE
The curriculum prepares a student to provide educational, clinical and therapeutic services supporting oral health. Studies include the biological basis of the health of the teeth and oral cavity, as well as procedures used to prevent decay and to maintain dental health. Employment opportunities include working as a licensed dental hygienist in dental offices, public clinics, schools, industry, research and community health. Students must provide their own transportation to some off-campus clinical sites.
The program is approved by the California Board of Dental Examiners and is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, a student is eligible to take the National Board Dental Hygiene written examination and the California State Board practical examination to obtain licensure as a Dental Hygienist. Applicants for Dental Hygiene licensure are required to submit official fingerprints. The law provides for denial of licensure for crimes or acts which are related to dental hygiene, qualifications and/or duties.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a C or better.
Requirements for selection and acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program are:
1. Minimum grade of C in:
Engl 1A
Psych 1
Speech 1
Socio 1
2. Minimum grade of C in these science courses (It is recommended that they be taken within the last five years):
Micro 2
Nutri 11
Anat 25 and Physo 1 or Physo 2A, 2B, Chem
1A and B or Chem 2A and Chem 2B
3. Current CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) card that must be maintained while in the program.
4. Completed application for selection and acceptance into the program.
5. After acceptance into the program, submit a completed health data form evidencing physical and emotional health, including required immunizations/chest x-ray or Mantoux test.
6. Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
7. Overall GPA of 2.0 for all college work (or a grade of C or better in all college work). Students who complete the program usually enter with at least a 2.8 GPA.
8. Dental Hygiene students must have the ability to communicate effectively.
Recommended preparation:
High school courses in biology or physiology, algebra and chemistry with a laboratory. It is strongly recommended that general education requirements for the Associate in Science Degree be satisfied prior to enrolling in the program. Degree requirements must be met to be eligible to sit for licensure exams.
Acceptance to the program is competitive. Selection is based upon a combination of academic work completed, and grades earned. Other criteria such as work experience may also be considered.
Program Outcomes:
1. Develop communication, clinical, and professional skills that will allow them to provide safe and comprehensive dental health care to their clients/patients.
2. Provide competent dental care under general and direct supervision within the scope of their practice as specified in the Dental Practice Act.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(58 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Anat 115
DH 101A
DH 109
DH 117
DH 122
Winter Intersession I
DH 200
Semester II
DH 101B
DH 105
DH 116
DH 141
Summer Intersession I
DH 104A
DH 107
Semester III
DH 104B
DH 108
DH 113A
DH 119A
Winter Intersession II
DH 200
Semester IV
DH 104C
DH 111
DH 113B
DH 119B
DH 121
Summer Intersession II (Optional)
DH 200
Recommended electives:
Art 11A
BIT 100
Engl 110
MA 115
Span 1
DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
The PCC Dental Laboratory Technology curriculum prepares a student for employment in a private or commercial dental laboratory or dental office performing dental laboratory techniques and procedures. Emphasis is on fundamental and advanced laboratory procedures and concepts in all five specialized areas: complete dentures, crown and fixed partial dentures, ceramics, removable partial dentures, and orthodontics and pedodontics. Instruction includes courses in dental morphology, materials, anatomy, and dental laboratory management. Students will learn in a fully equipped, state-of-the-art laboratory and will be instructed by caring and experienced faculty.
The Dental Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The College is also a member of the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL). Upon successful completion of the curriculum, a student is eligible to take the written Recognized Graduate Examination given by the National Board for Certification. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Pasadena City College will also award an Associate in Science Degree with a major in Dental Laboratory Technology upon successful completion of courses prescribed for the Certificate of Achievement in the Dental Laboratory Technology Program and completion of certain general education classes. Please consult with a College counselor or the College Catalog for more information.
Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus laboratory sites for their Winter session Clinical Experience course in their second year.
Fabricating a dental prosthesis is a tremendously detailed procedure that requires a knowledge of structural mechanics, metallurgy, materials science, chemistry, biology, physiology, physics, head and neck anatomy, colorimetry and esthetics. A good dental laboratory technician not only possesses working knowledge in these areas, but also has great manual and perceptual skills. The Pasadena City College Dental Laboratory Technology Program has been providing a well rounded education in dental technology since 1967.
Requirements for admission into the Dental
Laboratory Technology Program are:
1. Verification of graduation from an accredited high school, or GED, or equivalent with a 2.0 or better grade point average.
2. Satisfactory scores on manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination tests which are given by appointment. To schedule an appointment contact the program director or test coordinator by calling (626) 585-7200.
3. Submission of a completed Application for Admission to the program.
4. Health clearance by a physician.
Program Outcomes:
1. Perform as competent entry-level dental laboratory technicians.
2. Demonstrate marketable knowledge and skills to secure employment as a dental technician.
3. Successfully complete the [National] Recognized Graduate (R/G) Examination.
4. Uphold the ethics of the dental laboratory technology profession.
5. Demonstrate pursuit of lifelong professional growth and development.
6. Assume leadership roles in the dental laboratory community.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(63 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
DLT 113A
DLT 114A
DLT 115
DLT 116A
DLT 200A
Winter Intersession (First Year)
DLT 116B
DLT 200B
Semester II
DLT 109
DLT 113B
DLT 114B
DLT 116C
DLT 200C
Semester III
DLT 116D
DLT 117
DLT 118A
DLT 119A
DLT 201A
Winter Intersession (Second Year)
DLT 125
DLT 201B
Semester IV
DLT 118B
DLT 119B
DLT 124
DLT 126
DLT 201C
Required electives:
Summer Intersession (First Year)
Speech 1
or Speech 10
Recommended electives:
Art 25, 31A, 34A
Bus 13, 116, 121
DA 110
Engl 450
Nurs 201
Coun 10, 11, 12, 17
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY
Occupational Skills Certificate
The curriculum prepares students for success in a wide variety of design-related disciplines through developmental Math and English contextualized for Design and Digital Fabrication. In addition to qualifying for entry-level positions in a variety of design fabrication facilities, the curriculum can be used as the first step towards a Certificate of Achievement, Associate of Science Degree, Associate of Arts Degree or transfer to a 4- or 5-year institution for professional degrees. The Certificate offers a strong foundation in interdisciplinary Design Fundamentals, real world design processes, and prototyping technologies in a state of the art Fabrication Laboratory (Fablab). Additional emphasis is on marketplace needs for professional skills and practices including teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, and communication ensuring an adaptable skill set for lifelong learning.
To enter the program, students first apply to the Design Technology Pathway at http://www.pasadena.edu/designtech/ and after obtaining their assessment tests results, it is determined they require developmental Math and English. It is encouraged that students have a strong interest in a design-based career in one of the following disciplines: Architecture, Engineering, Fashion, Film or Television, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Jewelry, Manufacturing Technologies, Product Design, Theatre, Photography, Print Technology, and Robotics.
Apply at http://www.pasadena.edu/designtech/
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Design a solution based on needs and criteria through the integration of problem solving, design principles, and technology within a design-based major.
2. Analyze prototype solutions based on empirical information to optimize material costs, production volume, time to fabricate, per unit costs, and sustainability.
3. Develop cogent arguments which communicate a design solution supported by evidence and presentation techniques.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (17 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Engl 100
Math 402
DT 100
Semester II
Math 125
DT 101
DIGITAL MEDIA COMPUTER ASSISTED PHOTO IMAGING
The curriculum prepares students with entry-level skills to seek employment in electronic photo imaging fields. The emphasis is on computer literacy to work with Adobe Photo Shop, as well as transparency and print scanning.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate a strong vocabulary related to the computer assisted photo imaging field.
2. Create advanced level original computer assisted photo imaging projects that analyze, define, and solve problems in visual communications.
3. Analyze the effectiveness of visual communications on computer assisted photo imaging projects utilizing the critique process.
4. Demonstrate competency in the operation of computer graphics software and hardware to produce computer assisted photo imaging projects.
5. Create and present a portfolio of original student work that represents an advanced understanding of visual communication and computer assisted photo imaging principles.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(33 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Art 1B
Art 31A
Photo 21
Semester II
Art 11A
Art 50A
Photo 23A
Semester III
Art 32A
Photo 24A
or Photo 24B
Photo 30
Semester IV
Art 50B
Photo 130
Recommended electives:
Art 110A, 110C and 110D for qualified students
Note: See Photography certificate program.
DIGITAL MEDIA GRAPHIC DESIGN
The curriculum prepares students to seek employment in the advertising/graphic design industry as entry-level production designers or junior graphic designers. Emphasis is on a solid foundation in the area of commercial art. Students will develop a portfolio.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate a command of the vocabulary of the graphic design field, and a thorough understanding of the components of graphic design/advertising.
2. Create advanced original design projects that analyze, define, and solve problems in visual communications.
3. Utilize the critique process to analyze the effectiveness of visual communications on graphic design/advertising projects.
4. Demonstrate competency in the operation of computer graphics applications and hardware to produce graphic design and advertising projects.
5. Create and present a portfolio of original student work that represents an advanced understanding of visual communication and design principles.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(48 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Art 11A
Art 15
Art 31A
Photo 21
Semester II
Art 16
Art 32A
Art 50A
Art 51A
Semester III
Art 18
Art 50B
Art 56
Photo 30
Semester IV
Photo 130
Art 50C
Art 52 AND one of the following:
Art 1A or
Art 1B
Recommended electives:
Art 40 (recommended for students with no computer graphic software experience)
Art 110A for qualified students
Art 24, 31B, 34A, 51B, 118
Bus 2, 9, 10, 11A
Mrktg 20, 133
Photo 23A, 24A, 26A-C
GRCOM 10
DIGITAL MEDIA
INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA DESIGN
This curriculum prepares the student to enter the interactive multimedia design industry as an entry level designer and/or multimedia technician. The program stresses the creative process as well as the professional and production methods used currently in industry. Projects will emphasize content development, interface and information design, authoring environments, programming for multimedia, and repurposing and output of materials to various platform and delivery systems including video, CD-ROMs, portable disks, and the Web.
Students completing this program will have developed a portfolio as well as participate in an advanced team project.
Program Outcomes:
Students completing this program will have developed a portfolio, as well as participated in an advanced team project.
1. Demonstrate various modes of communication appropriate to enter the interactive multimedia design industry as an entry level designer and/or multimedia technician.
2. Use critical thinking skills to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and information in the creative design and problem solving process.
3. Employ research skills to achieve educational, professional and personal objectives.
4. Demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for others while participating in group decision making.
5. Demonstrate self-management, maturity, and growth through practices that emphasize content development and interface and information design.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
(48 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Art 11A
Art 31A
Photo 21
Art 1A
Semester II
Art 32A
Art 50A
Art 56
Photo 30
Semester III
Art 12A
or Art 15
or Art 18
Art 156
Music 129A or
Photo 130
Art 50B
Semester IV
Art 154
Art 155A
Art 158
Art 198
Recommended electives (select according to
emphasis):
Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interface Design,
Animation:
Art 1AB, 4D, 12AB, 15, 20A-C, 23A-C, 25, 31B,
33A-C, 40, 51AB, 52, 118, 124, 155B
Art 110A-D for qualified students
Programming:
CIS 10
CS 2, 4
Music, Sound, and Audio:
Music 94, 96AB
Film and Narration:
Photo 25, 26A-C, 126
Video, Television, and Broadcasting:
TVR 2A, 7, 17A, 103AB, 107, 141B
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
The Electrical Technology program provides leading edge technical training, which will prepare students for career opportunities in the electrical industry.
The curriculum offers technical training to acquire knowledge and skills related to the design and installation of electrical equipment, materials, devices and lighting fixtures for the Building Construction Program. Hands on laboratory experiments will offer the necessary experience for safe use and operation of electrical hand and power tools. Technical training includes the study and implementation of alternate energy sources and electrical codes and standards. The program offers basic concepts and principals of electricity, magnetic circuits, programming programmable logical controllers, blueprint reading, as well as interpretation of the related residential, commercial and industrial electrical code(s) and standards. Students will be instructed with state of the art technology along with test and measurement instruments including industrial solid state device and measurement instruments including solid state device and controls, digital and analog devices, and switching logical circuits.
This program also meets the standards set by the California Department of Apprenticeship Standards towards the current California Electrician Certification testing. Once a student has completed the program, that student will be allowed to register to take the Electricians Certificate Exam. California Division of Apprenticeship Standards approved School: #133.
Employment opportunities may include positions such as electrical assistant, electrical technician, maintenance technician public utilities and sales representative, engineering technician along with purchasing and project administrator.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Recommended Preparation:
High school algebra, geometry, physics, and general electricity
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to perform basic apprentice-level electrical duties per electrical codes, standards and related codes.
2. Apply and understand Material Safety Data Sheet, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, manufacturers instructions and safety directions for all electrical systems.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of electricity, electrical laws, alternate current, circuit concepts, electron flow and the application of DC and AC series, parallel and combination circuits.
4. Differentiate and apply the proper selection of tools and materials for electrical service, installation and repairs.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic applications of single and polyphase systems for transformers, motors and generators.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of power production, generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of battery terminology, classification and characteristics in order to connect batteries in series and parallel to obtain the desired output voltage and current.
8. Differentiate between the operation of solar cells, thermocouples and the piezoelectric effects of electrical energy.
9. Design and evaluate the use of Programmable Logic Controller systems and their use in the manufacturing process.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(39 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Eltry 240A
Eltrn 109A
Semester II
Eltry 240B
Eltrn 109B
Semester III
Eltry 240C
Semester IV
Eltry 240D
Recommended electives:
Eltry 12, 217, 218
EDT 8A
Phys 10, 10L
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Applied Circuits and Systems
The curriculum prepares the student for employment and career development in the Electrical industry. Students enrolling will have the opportunity to receive instruction and hands-on laboratory experience in theory and applications of direct current and alternating current circuits. Explanation of electrical terms, components, electrical codes and standards and applications and interaction of power distribution, energy management, cogeneration and alternate energy will be covered.
Additional studies include print and specifications, electrical code requirements and standards, conduits, lighting systems, control and protective devices, grounding systems, transformers, specialty systems and power generation and distribution systems. The use of precision test and measurement instruments such as analyzer and diagnostic scan tools keep students current with the latest industry standards. All related applicable specifications and technical calculations are covered.
This program also meets the standards set by the California Department of Apprenticeship Standards towards the current California Electrician Certification testing. Once a student has completed the program, that student will be allowed to register to take the Electricians Certificate Exam. California Division of Apprenticeship Standards approved School: #133.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of electricity, electrical laws, circuit concepts, application of DC and AC, and series/parallel/combination circuits.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to perform basic apprentice level electrical duties per electrical codes, and safety practices.
3. Differentiate and apply the proper selection of tools and materials for electrical service, installation and repairs.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of power production, generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of hardware/software and application of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Systems and their use in the manufacturing process.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (16 units):
Recommended sequence:
Eltry 248A
Eltry 248B
Eltry 248C
Eltry 248D
Recommended electives:
Eltry 217
Bldg 212, 213
Basic Photovoltaic Design and Installation
This program provides a comprehensive introduction to solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems, including system sizing, design and installation. Basic electrical theories and National Electrical Code related to photovoltaic will be studied. Hands-on experiments and laboratory assignments with state-of-the-art test instruments will provide testing and troubleshooting techniques. Successful participants will also be qualified to sit for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Installer Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge examination.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (11 units):
Recommended sequence:
Eltry 250
Eltry 251
Tech 107A
ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Basic Digital Technician
The curriculum contained in this certificate of completion provides a student with the necessary skills to seek entry-level employment as an electronics technician working on digital electronics systems. Students completing this certificate program will have the basic skills needed to work with electronic digital and microprocessor based equipment. In addition to the ability to use common electronics test equipment, such as oscilloscopes and digital multimeters, they will have an understanding of microcontroller hardware and software and the ability to prototype, test, and debug simple microcontroller based systems.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (12 units):
Semester I
Eltrn 115
Eltrn 130
Semester II
Eltrn 117
Semester III
Eltrn 132
CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preparation
(Interdisciplinary Occupational Skills Certificate:
Engineering & Technology, Business & Computer
Technology)
This Cisco Academy curriculum provides a student with the necessary skills to seek entry-level employment in the configuration and installation of Cisco routers in either a LAN, WAN, or switched LAN environment. This certificate course is designed to follow the CCNA program, and is the first level of three Cisco certification designations. Students completing this certification program will have the ability to install, configure, and operate simple-routed LAN, WAN, and switched LAN networks. To become a CCNA a student must pass an industry level certification examination.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding network management and design utilizing CISCO products.
2. Apply skills needed to:
Construct a CISCO-based network from the ground up.
Manage a CISCO-based network.
Design and develop network routes and virtual networks.
3. Obtain the appropriate CISCO certification and an entry-level position within industry.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (17 units):
Summer
CIS 10
Semester I
First 8 Weeks:
CIS 161
or Eltrn 161
Second 8 Weeks:
CIS 162
or Eltrn 162
Semester II
First 8 Weeks:
CIS 163
or Eltrn 163
Second 8 Weeks:
CIS 164
or Eltrn 164
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN I-A
The EMT curriculum provides the student with the necessary skills to seek employment with ambulance service companies as an Emergency Medical Technicians I-A. Emphasis is on the fundamental principles and skills required to provide emergency medical care for patients at the scene of an accident or the onset of sudden illness and during transport to a medical care facility.
Upon completion of the EMT I-A curriculum the student will receive an Occupational Skills Certificate and is eligible to take the Los Angeles County examination for an Emergency Medical Technician I-A.
A grade of C or better must be achieved to receive an Occupational Skills Certificate.
Prerequisites:
1. Minimum age of 18.
2. A completed health form evidencing good physical and emotional health including required immunizations.
Program Outcomes:
1. Develop the necessary skills and knowledge in human anatomy and physiology, diagnostic signs and interpretations of illness and injuries, and procedures of emergency rescue and care.
2. Be able to provide emergency medical care at the scene of an accident, at the onset of sudden illness, and during transport to a medical facility.
3. Be prepared to take the certification examination for employment as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1) for ambulance service companies, law enforcement agencies, and fire departments in California.
Required course for the Occupational Skills Certificate (5 units):
EmMed 101A
ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
CAD/CAM TECHNICIAN
The Engineering Design Technology CAD/CAM Technician program prepares students to work in mechanical design, industrial design, or manufacturing areas as entry level designers, virtual prototype builders, or Computer-Aided Design (CAD)/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) technicians.
The emphasis is on designing CAD parametric solid models for analysis, engineering drawings, and prototyping in the design of mechanical devices. Entry level students will learn to create engineering drawings which range from sketches used in preliminary design to finished working drawings that document mechanical designs based on current industry standards. Intermediate courses prepare students to use complex CAD models of parts and assemblies in advanced material analysis, CAM programming to generate CNC code and extracting complex engineering drawings from these models. In the advanced course sequence, students learn to apply methodologies of the engineering design process in the development of design ideas for prototyping as a Stereolithography or a machined model. Graduating students work under supervision by qualified engineers at professional offices meeting customer requirements and deadlines by realizing products in a production system.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Communicate effectively using technical, graphical, oral and written formats.
2. Demonstrate appropriate mastery of industry drawing standards and Computer-Aided Design techniques in the design of components, systems or processes of mechanical design or architectural design.
3. Demonstrate an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments using emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to improve processes.
4. Demonstrate an ability to function effectively on teams to identify, analyze and solve technical problems of contemporary professional, societal and global issues while respecting diversity.
5. Demonstrate an ability to function effectively on teams to identify, analyze and solve technical problems of contemporary professional, societal and global issues while respecting diversity.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
(31 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
EDT 8A
EDT 150
MACH 220A
TECH 107A
Semester II
EDT 8B
EDT 140
EDT 240
WELD 44A
Semester III
EDT 220
EDT 230
ENGL 100
Semester IV
EDT 8C
ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CE RTIFICATES
CAD Modeling and Animation
Architecture/Engineering/Construction
The curriculum prepares students to apply CAD systems to model industry specific architectural and engineering projects. Job functions include creating models of engineering designs and structures, creating associative drawings to models, generating computerized visualizations of architectural models.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate appropriate fluency of industry specific drawing standards and Computer-Aided-Design techniques in the development of architectural plans.
2. Demonstrate appropriate mastery of industry specific drawing standards through the analysis of written and tabular code data, and building processes.
3. Demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate through the use of two-dimensional appropriate and three-dimensional graphics, oral and written presentations.
4. Perform basic mathematical calculations in units of measure consistent with the architectural/engineering/construction industry.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (12 units):
Semester I
EDT 8A
Semester II
EDT 17
Semester III
EDT 118
EDT 114
CAD Designer Architecture/
Engineering/Construction
The curriculum prepares students to be advanced users of three-dimensional CAD systems to solve building and construction design problems. A CAD designer leads design activities with knowledge of production processes and industry standards. Job functions include interpreting formulas or data for engineering design, geometric problem solving, presentations of design reviews, and collaborating in design projects.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate appropriate fluency of industry specific drawing standards and Computer-Aided-Design techniques in the development of architectural plans.
2. Demonstrate appropriate mastery of industry specific drawing standards through the analysis of written and tabular code data, and building processes.
3. Demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate through the use of two-dimensional appropriate and three-dimensional graphics, oral and written presentations.
4. Perform basic mathematical calculations in units of measure consistent with the architectural/engineering/construction industry.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (15 units):
Semester I
EDT 8A
Tech 107A
Semester II
EDT 17
Bldg 213
or Bldg 214
Semester III
EDT 118
CAD Technician Architecture/
Engineering/Construction
The curriculum prepares students to be functional within two-dimensional CAD systems used in the architecture/engineering/construction industry. A CAD technician is an entry level position working in a team of architects or engineers. Job functions would include generating drawings from existing designs, plotting drawings, and electronic file handling and file management.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate appropriate mastery of basic orthographic projection techniques.
2. Demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate through the use of two-dimensional graphics, oral and written presentations.
3. Perform basic mathematical calculations in units of measure consistent with the architectural/engineering/construction industry.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (9 units):
Semester I
EDT 8A
Tech 107A
Semester II
EDT 17
CAD Technician Mechanical Design and Manufacturing
The curriculum prepares students to read and create engineering drawings for the design of mechanical components within a manufacturing process. Technologies utilized in the program include parametric solid modeling CAD systems to generate 3D models, drawings and analysis. Interpretation of engineering drawings is based on American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14 standards.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively using technical, graphical, oral and written formats.
2. Students will demonstrate appropriate mastery of industry drawing standards and Computer-Aided Design techniques in the design of components, systems or processes of mechanical design.
3. Students will demonstrate appropriate mastery of industry drawing standards in the analysis of technical drawings of mechanical design components, systems or processes.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (11 units):
Semester I
EDT 8A
EDT 150
Tech 107A
Semester II
EDT 8B
EDT 240
FASHION Design
The curriculum prepares students for the apparel industry. Instruction is offered in all phases of industrial clothing construction, patternmaking, fashion design, and technical sketch. Computer studies are also part of the required curriculum. Studies include fashion trends, design principles, ethnic costume, color theory and the understanding of the apparel industry. Marker making, cost sheets, and production sketches are part of the technical skills learned.
The Fashion Design option will prepare the graduate to work in a design room as assistant designer, junior designer, merchandiser, stylist, illustrator or graphic artist. A design room internship is part of this training program in design. Studies include advanced design and illustration, computer assisted illustration, historical and ethnic costume studies, along with current color and textile trends in the apparel industry. A portfolio of designs and a fashion collection is part of the final requirements.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Design groups of advanced level fashion garments using external and historical fashion influences and appropriate fabric selection.
2. Create a professional portfolio and industry marketing materials and production documents.
3. Utilize current draping and drafting methods to create original well-fitting patterns.
4. Demonstrate an advanced level proficiency in operating industrial equipment for apparel industry garment construction and fabric selection.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(44 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Fash 1A
Fash 21
Fash 2
Fash 110
Semester II
Fash 1B
Fash 107A
Fash 108
Fash 111A
Semester III
Fash 9
Fash 107B
Fash 111B
Fash 115
Semester IV
Fash 111C
Fash 124
or Fash 109
Fash 130
Recommended electives:
Fash 1C, 128A, 128B, 128G, 128I
FASHION ASSISTANT
The curriculum prepares students for the workplace environment with skills required to work as an assistant to a fashion designer, merchandiser, stylist, production manager, or design room manager. The coursework covers essential skills in apparel construction, flat pattern and draping. Introduction to apparel industry concepts and design principles will also be taught. Fashion sketch, spec sheets, production flats, and costing are part of the training program. Upon completion of the required courses, the student will have a working vocabulary and basic knowledge of the apparel industry.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Design entry level fashion garments using external and historical fashion influences and appropriate fabric selection.
2. Create a design portfolio and industry marketing materials and production documents.
3. Utilize current draping and drafting methods to create original patterns.
4. Demonstrate an intermediate proficiency in operating industrial equipment for apparel industry garment construction and fabric selection.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(24 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Fash 1A
Fash 2
Fash 21
Fash 110
Semester II
Fash 1B
Fash 107A
Fash 108
Fash 111A
Recommended electives:
Fash 9, 115, 124
BIT 10, 11A, 25, 100, 102
BUS 9, 170
Mrktg 20, 125, 128
Thart 10A, 10B, 15
FASHION
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Fashion Custom Clothing
Upon completion of the requirements, the student will be able to pattern and construct original garments to fit a specific customer or dress size. Employment as a custom sewing technician, bridal or formalwear, alterations and personal fit patternmaker would be attainable for work in an existing business, free-lance or as a self-employed entrepreneur. The curriculum emphasizes clothing construction, alterations, patternmaking by both the flat and draped methods.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Create a sample garment that demonstrates an understanding of custom clothing concepts.
2. Utilize current draping and drafting methods to create original patterns that are used to make garments that fit the human body properly.
3. Demonstrate an advanced proficiency in operating industrial equipment for apparel industry garment construction and fabric selection.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (16 units):
Fash 1A
Fash 1B
Fash 107A
Fash 1C
or Fash 107B
Fash 108
Fash 128I
Recommended electives:
Bus 116
Fash 21, 107C, 109
Fashion Fashion Marketing
The curriculum prepares an individual for the workplace environment with skills that apply to the business of apparel sales, assistant in a manufacturing or marketing business or other position where knowledge of the apparel industry and general business principles are an advantage.
With this background, the student may choose to work in retail or wholesale buying or sales, prepare visual presentations, and contribute to styling, display, and marketing ventures.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of entry level fashion merchandising concepts that integrate fashion with business technologies.
2. Demonstrate a command of the basic vocabulary of the fashion industry.
3. Create entry level original projects that analyze, define, and solve problems in fashion marketing.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of entry level business concepts and their relationship to the fashion industry.
5. Demonstrate a command of basic business vocabulary.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (17 units):
Fash 2
Fash 21
Fash 9
or Fash 124
BIT 102
BIT 109
Bus 9
Bus 10
or Mrktg 20
or Mrktg 125
Recommended electives:
Fash 1A
Fashion Historical Costume Making
Upon completion of the requirements, the costume student will be prepared to pattern, cut and sew historical costumes. The use of industrial sewing equipment, patternmaking, tools and materials are part of the training program. Historical costumes will be studied and created by the student as part of the program to train students to enter the field of costume technician or sewer.
This training serves to offer the basic skills required to qualify for employment in a costume bu siness, or as a costume assistant. Studies in the history of fashion, both modern and historical clothing construction, alterations, and patternmaking by draped methods are part of the course of study.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Design and create an historical costume based on historical research using appropriate fabric selection.
2. Utilize current draping and drafting methods to create original patterns that become garments that fit the human body well.
3. Demonstrate an intermediate proficiency in operating industrial equipment for apparel industry garment construction and fabric selection.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (17 units):
Fash 1A
Fash 1B
Fash 108
Fash 124
Fash 128G
Fash 107A
or Fash 1C
Recommended electives:
Fash 107B, 107C
Thart 15
FIRE TECHNOLOGY
The curriculum prepares students to seek employment in fire protection and related fields in federal, state, local and private fire protection agencies. Instruction is offered in all phases of the fire service and provides the student with a thorough understanding of fire science and the fireground.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Discuss the role of the fire service in the community and the importance of its Mission Statement.
2. Identify variables that impact the growth/spread/hazards of structure fires.
3. Describe different safeguards for fire prevention risks in flammable liquids, solid storage and storage of gasses.
4. Demonstrate the ability to recognize a hazardous materials incident based on auditory and visual clues.
5. Define typical fire detection and alarm systems.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(41 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Fire 110
Fire 112
Tech 107A
Engl 1A or 100
Semester II
Fire 114
Fire 116
Fire 120A
Speech 1 or 10
Semester III
Fire 124
Fire 128
PEAct 37
Semester IV
Fire 115
Fire 142
Fire 146
Recommended electives
Bldg 213
Eltry 217
Fire 120B
FIRE TECHNOLOGY
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Fire Academy Preparation
This certificate program is designed to prepare future firefighters for the academic rigors of a fire academy. Though this certificate does not guarantee admission into a fire academy, the program is designed to: (1) meet the course requirements specified by local fire academies, (2) significantly enhance the students ability to compete for academy positions, and (3) increase the students probability of success while in the fire academy. Using the knowledge and courses from this program, the students can continue their training to the next level which is the Certificate of Achievement in Fire Technology.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Discuss the role of the fire service in the community and the importance of its Mission Statement.
2. Identify variables that impact the growth/spread/hazards of structure fires.
3. Describe the ten standard firefighting orders and their application during a wildland fire.
4. Define typical fire detection and alarm systems.
5. Recognize the elements of building construction and conditions under which they are likely to fail.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (15 units):
Recommended sequence:
Fire 110
Fire 112
Fire 115
Fire 128
Fire 142
Recommended electives:
EmMed 101A
Peact 37
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Students with an interest in graphics, advertising, printing, type and many forms of visual print media will benefit from study in the Graphic Communications Technology Program at Pasadena City College. Skills are taught that lead to employment in the screen printing, commercial printing and publishing industries. Graduates of this program may seek employment as screen printers, in their own or other businesses, and as production employees in a wide range of areas within the electronic and digital production areas. The Graphic Communications Technology classes emphasize instruction in the current technical skills needed to succeed in these areas, as well as in the problem-solving techniques that make a valuable and successful employee or business owner. The PCC program is affiliated with major printing industry corporations and associations, and with advanced Graphic Communications degree programs at the university level.
We offer two Certificates of Achievement and three one-year (fast-track) Occupational Skills Certificates.
These certificates are awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate the academic skills and have abilities to enter a career in Graphic Communications Technology with a foundation in the certificate area of their choice: Screen Printing or Digital Composition and Imaging, or both.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills necessary to problem-solve situations and challenges and recognize the need for lifelong learning in the field of Graphic Communications Technology.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical and social responsibilities and understand and apply safe working procedures to a career in Graphic Communications Technology.
4. Demonstrate the value of teamwork in the field of Graphic Communications Technology.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the career paths available in Screen Printing, Electronic Prepress and Digital Imaging professions.
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER IMAGING AND COMPOSITION
The curriculum prepares students to work in the imaging and electronic prepress areas of Graphic Communications industry. The program qualifies students to seek employment in entry-level and intermediate positions as electronic prepress technicians, digital color specialists and digital prepress operators.
Instruction is provided on Macintosh computers and specialized imaging equipment typically found in the production and prepress areas of the printing industry. Emphasis is on technical skills, common software applications and proper use of scanners, computers and digital output systems.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the academic and technical skills required to enter a career in Graphic Communications Technology.
2. Explain the ethical and social responsibilities that apply to a career in the Graphic Communications Technology field.
3. Explain the safety aspects of teamwork as it applies to the production requirements in the field of Graphic Communications Technology.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the career paths available in Screen Printing, Electronic Prepress and Digital Imaging professions.
5. Understand the technical steps to good typographical and imaging skills for high-end print production.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (29-31 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
GRCOM 10
GRCOM 30
or GRCOM 220
and GRCOM 221
GRCOM 199
BIT 10
BIT 107
Semester II
GRCOM 31
GRCOM 35
Semester III
GRCOM 245A
GRCOM 222
Semester IV
GRCOM 36
GRCOM 190
Recommended electives:
Bus 112
CIS 10
Photo 30, 130
GRCOM 103, 104, 192, 300AB
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SCREEN PRINTING
This curriculum prepares students in the state-of-the-art techniques used to apply text, graphics and other images to a wide variety of surfaces and materials. Our goal is to prepare students to plan, anticipate, accurately prepare for and print, and thoroughly clean up a job in any one of the many printing areas. Students can learn the basics or expand on skills they have already attained. Instruction covers a wide range of techniques, inks and surfaces; safety and health issues; and training on common types of equipment. Employment opportunities are vast, in local sign, t-shirt and supply firms, both large and small. Many students opt to open their own businesses.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate basic and advanced techniques for screen printing on a variety of standard substrates.
2. Discuss organization, clean up and safety issues for a screen printing shop.
3. Produce accurately registered multiple color graphics on a variety of standard substrates with appropriate inks.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the career paths available in Screen Printing.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
(36 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Art 31A
GRCOM 115
GRCOM 132A
or GRCOM 13
and GRCOM 134A
Semester II
GRCOM 116
GRCOM 135
GRCOM 132B
or GRCOM 113
and GRCOM 134B
Semester III
GRCOM 137
GRCOM 220
GRCOM 133A
or GRCOM 114A
and GRCOM 134C
Semester IV
GRCOM 221
GRCOM 133B
or GRCOM 114B
and GRCOM 134D
Recommended electives:
Art 50A
Bus 112, 116
GRCOM 245A
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Graphic Communications Technology
Apparel Graphics and Printing
Students learn the parameters and printing applications for various types of textiles and ready-made apparel. Interdisciplinary classes that are part of this certificate broaden the students knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, computer software used in the fashion industry, and design considerations for garment printing.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Discuss standard printing applications related to the garment industry.
2. Perform necessary functions to prepare screens and inks for textile printing.
3. Produce single- and multi-color graphic designs appropriate to screen printing on textiles.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (14 units):
Art 31A
Art 56
Fash 110
Fash 115
GRCOM 115
GRCOM 116
GRCOM 135
Recommended electives:
Bus 116
Fash 128B
GRCOM 13, 245A, 245B
Graphic Communications Technology
Electronic Prepress
Accelerated course of study leading to an Occupational Skills Certificate in Electronic Prepress. This program is designed for an individual to enter or return to the workplace. This occupational skills certificate curricula responds to the knowledge and skills required by the industry for the electronic preflighting and imaging operations. In this segment of the printing industry current technical knowledge and software knowledge are required in order to gain employment.
Program Outcomes:
1. Evaluate the components and specifications of a Graphic communications product, relating to the technical requirements of its final reproduction process(es).
2. Edit, combine and compose the text, graphic, and art components into a graphic product that fulfills the clients communication needs.
3. Demonstrate production flow skills to image, deliver, proof and archive the final print, document file.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (17 units):
GRCOM 220
GRCOM 35
GRCOM 245A
GRCOM 36
GRCOM 221
GRCOM 245B
Graphic Communications Technology Screen Printing for Small Business
This is an accelerated course of study designed for the individual seeking to understand the basic requirements of owning and operating a small business in Screen Printing. Current approaches emphasize accurate and efficient printing of various jobs, including flatwork and textiles; good business planning and practices; and successful client relations.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Perform independently basic functions for a standard variety of screen printing applications.
2. Describe the equipment, studio layout and safety issues related to a screen printing business.
3. Identify key concerns for owning, promoting and managing a screen printing business.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (16 units):
GRCOM 13
GRCOM 113
GRCOM 220
ART 31A
BUS 116
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
The Hospitality Management curriculum offers the student the opportunity to receive an Associate Degree and/or a Hospitality Management Certificate of Achievement, as well as fulfill many of the required coursework of existing four-year Hospitality Management Programs throughout the country. The curriculum prepares students to seek entry-level management positions in the hospitality management industry. Related career opportunities abound in the industry, both locally and on a global basis, and include such titles as Front Desk Manager, Social Director, Caterer, Hospitality Supervisor, Meeting Planner, Recreational Director and Travel Director. Graduates of the program have the potential of working throughout the world for major hotel, motel and restaurant companies, private clubs, business and industry food-service providers, theme parks and recreational facilities, consulting firms and other related industries.
The curriculum within this program includes a survey of the hospitality industry: operations management, financial management, human resource management, marketing and sales, accounting, business communications, mathematics, leadership, computer technology applications, and more, providing a practical base of hospitality management knowledge and abilities. The Program provides a work site/internship component providing the student with on-the-job experience with local employers while attending Pasadena City College.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Work with a group of people committed to a common purpose and approach for which they hold themselves accountable and, as a result, improve their collective performance.
2. Use purposeful and reflective judgment to formulate rational solutions to organizational problems and to make cogent business decisions.
3. Demonstrate the knowledge of fundamental principles of leadership and model the behavior of effective leaders.
Recommended sequence of courses (44-45 units):
Semester I
Hosp 1
Bus 10
BIT 25
Engl 100 or
Engl 1A
Semester II
Bus 117
Hosp 2
Speech 1
Bus 114 or
Bus 115 or
Bus 14A or
Stat 15
Semester III
Hosp 130
Acctg 10 or
Acctg 1A
Hosp 101
Bus 11A
Semester IV
Hosp 4
Hosp 101
Recommended electives:
Acctg 104A, 104B, 104C
Bus 13, 160
Econ 1A
Engl 12
Psych 33
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
occupational Skills Certificate
The curriculum prepares students with some prior design background to seek entry-level employment/internship in the industrial design professions, which encompass product, transportation, environmental and entertainment design. Students also use portfolios for transfer application to four-year and graduate institutions. Innovation and the creative design process are the focus of the program. Completion of the program results in a portfolio of projects.
Program Outcomes:
1. Understand the fundamental purpose of the industrial design professions and its integral role in the business world.
2. Create hands-on projects that demonstrate basic design processes which include problem definition, research, concept development and refinement, and final presentation.
3. Perform appropriate technical skills using professional tools, materials and processes for application to design projects and presentations.
4. Analyze, evaluate and improve designs through the critique process.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (15 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Art 18
Semester II
Art 33A
Art 118
or Art 15
Semester III
Art 33B
Semester IV
Art 33C
Recommended electives
Art 56
Art 16
Art 32A
Art 155A
Photo 30
Art 11A
INTERIOR DESIGN
The curriculum prepares students with a portfolio to seek employment in the interior design industry as entry-level designers. Emphasis is on a solid foundation in the area of interior design, including space planning and materials.
Portfolios can also be used for transfer application to four-year and graduate interior design programs.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate a command of the vocabulary of the interior design field, and a thorough understanding of the components of interior design.
2. Create advanced original design projects that analyze, define, and solve problems in interior design, including space planning, materials and furnishings, design communication and visualization.
3. Utilize the critique process to analyze design solutions and the effectiveness of the visual communication of projects.
4. Create and present a portfolio of original student work that represents the necessary skills and an advanced understanding of the principles and elements of design relative to the profession of interior design.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (33 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Art 11A
Art 31A
Art 32A
Semester II
Fash 9
EDT 8A
Art 41A
Semester III
Art 41B
Art 16
Art 1B
Semester IV
Art 41C
Photo 21
Recommended electives:
Art 1A, 4D, 15, 31B, 33A, 34A, 40, 56, 106
Arch 10A, 24A, 24B
Bus 2, 9
EDT 17
JEWELRY/METALWORKING
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE
This curriculum of design, metal fabrication, stone setting, and lost wax casting prepares students for entry-level employment in the jewelry design and manufacturing industry. This curriculum will also prepare the student seeking to transfer to a jewelry/metalworking program in a public or private four-year college.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon the completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program outcomes:
1. Produce jewelry/objects that will demonstrate an understanding of basic design principles, stone setting, and jewelry/metalworking techniques.
2. Analyze and evaluate the jewelry/objects utilizing the critique process.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (15 units):
Semester I
Art 34A
Art 36A
Semester II
Art 36B
Semester III
Art 36C
Semester IV
Art 135
or Art 34B
Recommended electives:
Art 1A, 4D, 15, 18, 31A , 32A, 33A, 106
Photo 21
JOURNALISM PHOTOJOURNALISM
The curriculum prepares students for employment in newspapers, magazines or public relations firms as still photographers. Emphasis is on hands-on applications of journalistic style photography, including dark room experience, computerized photo manipulation, basic writing and layout.
Program Outcomes:
1. Work as self-directed individuals and team members to produce and publish a weekly campus newspaper.
2. Demonstrate an awareness of the principles and responsibilities of the professional photojournalist, including a commitment to accuracy, fairness, depth, and social conscience.
3. Produce a portfolio of photographs appropriate for professional publication that demonstrates the ability to gather, organize, report and interpret newsworthy events and information.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(32 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Journ 2
Journ 21
or Photo 21
Journ 199
Semester II
Journ 4A
Journ 7A
Journ 22
Semester III
Journ 7A
Journ 23
Semester IV
Journ 22
or Journ 23
Journ 110
Recommended electives:
Art 31A, 32A or 32B
Comm 1
Journ 5, 9
Photo 30
JOURNALISM PRINTED MEDIA
The curriculum prepares students to seek employment with newspapers, magazines, and organizational publications such as house organs, newsletters, and annual reports. Graduates will be prepared to work as news researchers, reporters and writers, feature article writers, editorial and layout specialists. The curriculum features computerized desktop publishing/editing.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate skills in writing news, feature, opinion and sports stories by producing a portfolio showing a range of published stories.
2. Contribute to production of a weekly newspaper by participating in story assignment, editing, page design and production.
Requirements for the Certificate or Achievement (23-24 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Journ 2
Journ 21
or Photo 21
Journ 199
Semester II
Journ 4A
Journ 7A
Semester III
Journ 7A or 7B
Semester IV
Journ 7B
or Journ 110
Recommended electives:
Comm 1
Journ 5, 9
JOURNALISM PUBLIC RELATIONS
This curriculum prepares students to seek employment as public relations or organizational communications specialists in mass communications media as well as in specialty occupational areas such as corporate, entertainment, marketing, community/non-profit, academic and other targeted fields.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate skills in writing news releases, and news stories, features and sports stories by producing a portfolio of published stories.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (34-35 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Journ 2
Journ 9
Journ 199
Mrktg 123
Semester II
Journ 7A
Mrktg 30
Semester III
Journ 5
or Journ 7B
TVR 18
Bus 10
Semester IV
Journ 110
Speech 1
Recommended electives:
BIT 25
Bus 11A
Journ 4A
LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY
The curriculum prepares students to work in the dynamic information-based world of libraries. Highly skilled paraprofessionals are needed for various levels of employment in public, academic, special and school libraries and information centers. Instruction is offered in all phases of library services and provides training and use of automated systems (public access catalogs, cataloging, circulation, database search techniques, and the Web).
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Apply knowledge and skills gained through all required courses to perform library technician level tasks in various types of libraries.
2. Indentify and differentiate the roles and be able to perform job duties of technicians in a library organization.
3. Experience and reflect on activities, problem-solving exercises and assignments simulating read job situations.
4. Communicate clearly and effectively on the job, verbally, in writing and online (i.e. using word processing and e-mail)
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(20 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Lib 1
Lib 10A
BIT 25
or CIS 1
Semester II
Lib 101
Lib 102
Semester III
Lib 104
Semester IV
Lib 103
Lib 105A
Recommended electives:
Lib 10B, 20, 105B, 106, 111
Engl 59
Speech, 10, 124
BIT 107
LIBRARY
Occupational Skills Certificate
Digitization Skills for Libraries and Cultural Heritage Institutions
This curriculum prepares students to work in digital repositories found in libraries, archives, and museums. Instruction includes: project planning, digitization, metadata, copyright, preservation and end user access to digital materials. Students will gain practical experience using industry standards in order to prepare them for entering the workforce.
Program Outcomes:
1. Assess collection materials to determine feasibility for digitization.
2. Identify copyright issues that impact digital projects.
3. Demonstrate use of imaging equipment to create archival and derivative images.
4. Follow established protocols to create quality metadata for digital objects to provide access to these items in digital databases.
5. Discuss the current software/system options available for managing and providing end user access to digital collections.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate
(11 units):
Recommended sequence:
BIT 25
Lib 121
Lib 122
Lib 123
Lib 126
MACHINE SHOP TECHNOLOGY
The curriculum prepares students to work in the metal processing trades. Emphasis is on basic manufacturing principles. The program qualifies students to seek employment in the areas of instrumentation, mold making, tool and die general machining, industrial maintenance and research and development. The curriculum includes: basic manufacturing principles, technical mathematics including trigonometry, principles of metallurgy, quality assurance practices, tool design and manufacturing, physics of metal processing, computer numerical control machining (CNC), principles and operations of the electro-discharge machine (EDM), and product design.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic manufacturing principles.
2. Apply the skills need for: Instrumentation, mold making, tool and die general machining, industrial maintenance, and research and development.
3. Secure employment in the metal processing trades.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(42 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Mach 220
or 220A-C
Tech 107A
Semester II
Mach 220D
Mach 220E
Mach 220F
EDT 8A
Semester III
Mach 220G
Mach 220H
Mach 220I
Semester IV
Mach 220J
Mach 220K
Mach 220L
Recommended electives:
EDT 8B-C, 17, 118
Mach 230
Phys 10, 10L
Weld 44A-B
MACHINE SHOP TECHNOLOGY
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Manufacturing Technology I
This curriculum prepares students to seek employment as an entry-level machine operator. Emphasis is on entry level skills: drill press, lathes, horizontal and vertical milling machine operation, part set up, basic inspection. Technical mathematics applications for industry. Theory of tool sharpening. Use of shop measuring tools. Note: Mach 220B-L requires enrollment in or completion of the preceding course in this sequence.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate skills and knowledge at the beginning level in: drill press, lathes, horizontal and vertical milling machine operation, setting up parts, basic inspection, use of shop measuring tools, and theory of tool sharpening.
2. Secure entry-level employment as a machine operator.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (15 units):
Mach 220 or
Mach 220A and
Mach 220B and
Mach 220C
Mach 220D
Tech 107A
Recommended electives:
EDT 8A-C, 17, 118
Mach 230
Phys 10, 10L
Weld 44AB
Manufacturing Technology II
This curriculum prepares students to seek employment as an intermediate entry-level machine operator. Emphasis is on intermediate skills: milling and lathe operations including long tapers, inside and outside radius, single point threading, counter bores, steps, knurling. Production drilling of multiple parts introduction to surface grinding including grinding multiple parts parallel in size. Intermediate inspection techniques. Note: Mach 220B-L requires enrollment in or completion of the preceding course in this sequence.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate skills and knowledge at the intermediate level in: milling and lathe operations including long tapers, inside and outside radius, single point threading, counter bores, steps, knurling, and drilling and grinding of multiple parts.
2. Secure employment as an intermediate-level machine operator.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (15 units):
Mach 220E
Mach 220F
Mach 220G
Mach 220H
EDT 8A
Recommended electives:
EDT 8B-C, 17, 118
Mach 230
Phys 10, 10L
Weld 44AB
MEDICAL ASSISTING
(Administrative-Clinical)
The program prepares students to seek employment in medical offices or clinics performing administrative and clinical duties including records management, financial systems, laboratory procedures and medical transcription. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus clinical sites.
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in coordination with the American Association of Medical Assistants. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, a student is eligible to take the certification examination to become a Certified Medical Assistant offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (convicted felons may not be eligible).
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Requirements for admission into the Medical
Assisting Program are:
1. Completed application for admission to the program.
2. Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent with a 2.0 grade point average as well as in all college work.
3. Keyboarding speed of 30-35 wpm.
4. Eligibility for Engl 1A.
5. After acceptance into the program, submit a completed health form evidencing physical and emotional health including required immunizations/
chest x-ray or Mantoux test.
6. Current CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) card, which must be maintained while in the program.
Recommended preparation:
High school courses in human physiology, algebra, bookkeeping and typing.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate and perform technical skills related to administrative and clinical duties utilizing current technology and OSHA/CLIA standards required in the medical ambulatory settings.
2. Exhibit professionalism, skills required for employment and interpersonal skills in a culturally diverse community.
3. Apply cognitive skills to analyze, synthesize and evaluate ideas and information in a medical ambulatory setting.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
(39 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
MA 109
MA 110
MA 111A
MA 115
MA 122A
MA 122B
Physo 100
Semester II
MA 111B
MA 113
MA 122C
MA 124
MA 127
Winter Intersession
MA 126
Summer Intersession
MA 128
MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE
The medical assisting administrative curriculum prepares students with entry-level skills to seek employment as administrative medical office personnel. The student will learn about the front office including medical insurance billing, bookkeeping and beginning transcription.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(27 units):
MA 109
MA 110
MA 111A
MA 111B
MA 113
MA 115
MA 122A
MA 127
Physo 100
Psych 24
Recommended elective:
MA 120
MEDICAL OFFICE INSURANCE BILLER
The medical insurance biller curriculum prepares students with entry-level skills to seek employment as medical office insurance billers. Instruction includes the universal claim form, state disability, private insurance billing, workers compensation, Medicare, Medi-Cal and basic coding using the CPT and ICD coding books. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(22 units):
MA 109
MA 110
MA 111A
MA 111B
MA 113
MA 115
MA 127
Physo 100
MEDICAL OFFICE
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE
OPTIONS
The short-term Medical Office options prepare students with entry-level skills to seek employment in doctors offices or clinics, performing specific tasks. These courses can be applied toward the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting, Administrative and Clinical. Students successfully completing an option are eligible to receive an Occupational Skills Certificate.
Medical Office Receptionist
The medical receptionist option prepares students with entry-level skills to seek employment in medical reception areas. Instruction includes interpersonal communication skills, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, computer data entry, initial processing of managed care patients, telephone techniques, interpersonal relations, oral communication, medical ethics and law, Occupational Health and Safety regulations, medical asepsis, vital signs and height-weight measurements, and initial medical record documentation.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (12 units):
MA 109
MA 110
MA 111A
MA 120
MA 122A
Physo 100
Medical Office Transcription
The medical office transcription option prepares students with entry-level skills to seek employment as medical office transcriptionists. Instruction includes formatting documents including the history and physical, correspondence, discharge summaries, operative reports and special laboratory reports using a transcriber and word processing program.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (14 units):
MA 109
MA 110
MA 113
MA 115
MA 125A
Physo 100
NURSING PROGRAMS
I. General admissions requirements for the Registered Nursing and Vocational Nursing Programs:
1. The student must formally apply to the College and is encouraged to make an appointment to see a counselor before enrolling in nursing prerequisite courses.
2. The student must be a United States high school graduate or have a G.E.D. or equivalent.
3. The student must have and maintain a current AHA CPR/Basic Life Support Card for health care providers while in a nursing program.
4. Students who have completed previous college nursing coursework and are requesting advanced placement must provide transcripts, a copy of course syllabi and/or catalog descriptions and a letter of clinical safety signed by previous Nursing Division Dean/Director. A petition for advanced placement must be filed in Student Services. If the petition is approved, an examination in theory and lal skills may be administered. A grade of C or better must be achieved on this examination.
Note: A copy of course syllabi and/or catalog description must be attached to the petition.
II. Other Requirements
1. Admission to and continuation in a nursing program requires the student to maintain a grade of C or better in all required nursing courses (prerequisites, requisites, and corequisites).
2. Once accepted into a nursing program, the student is required to submit evidence of good health documented by a recent physical examination (within the last year), with the required immunizations.
3. Students are expected to comply with the divisions clinical uniform standards.
4. Students must provide their own transportation to all on- and off-campus clinical sites. Assignments are scheduled between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m., daily.
5. Each theory course has two corequisites, a seminar course and a laboratory course that must be taken concurrently with the theory course.
6. Nursing students must have the ability to communicate effectively. To enhance success in a nursing program, students who have English as a second language are encouraged to enroll in Speech 3, 10, and MA 115.
7. The California Board of Registered Nursing and the California Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technician Examiners are required to protect the public by screening applicants for licensure to identify potentially unsafe practitioners. The law provides for denial of licensure for crimes or acts which are related to nursing qualifications, functions and/or duties. Program applicants who have questions related to eligibility for licensure may contact the Health Sciences Division for referral to the appropriate licensing board.
III. Selection of Students:
ALL ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE PREREQUISITES WILL BE SELECTED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
BASIC RN PROGRAM
1. ENGL 1A, MICRO 2, PHYSO 2A and PHYSO 2B or ANAT 25 and PHYSO 1.
2. Students who were previously admitted to the program and are eligible for readmission.
3. Transfer students. (See I.4.)
VOCATIONAL NURSING
1. New applicants to the VN program.
2. Students who withdrew from the VN program a year ago and are eligible for readmission.
3. Transfer students.
CAREER LADDER LVN TO REGISTERED NURSING
1. Completion of all prerequisites and general education requirements.
2. Completion of all life sciences courses.
The Division of Health Sciences will inform RN, LVN to RN, LVN and approved CNA candidates of the results by mail approximately six weeks after the application deadline.
Program Outcomes:
The PCC Nursing Programs outcomes reflect standards of competency as delineated by the California State Boards of Nursing and the Department of Health Services. SLOs are synthesized in all courses as noted:
1. Apply theoretical knowledge and concepts of nursing roles through foundations of nursing care, beginning nursing care, intermediate care, and advanced nursing care, ending with the program outcomes of advocate, clinician, critical thinker, leader and teacher. (Nurs 50/50L, 51/51L, 52/52L, 53/53L, 125/125L, 126/126L, 127/127L)
2. Communicate theoretical knowledge and concepts of nursing roles through foundations of nursing care, beginning nursing care, intermediate care, and advanced nursing care, ending with the program outcomes of advocate, clinician, critical thinker, leader and teacher. (All Nurs courses)
3. Demonstrate safe and effective basic procedural skills with emphasis on elderly patients. (Nurs 103)
REGISTERED NURSING
The Registered Nursing Program is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing: BRN, 400 R Street, Suite 4030, Sacramento, CA, 95814-6200, (916) 322-3350.
The Registered Nursing curriculum provides and enhances the students opportunity to seek employment in hospitals, clinics, private physicians offices, and skilled nursing in extended and long-term care.
Emphasis is placed on nursing theory and concepts to promote, maintain, and restore health in individuals with common and complex health problems throughout the life span. Additionally the development and application of nursing skills and concepts utilizing the nursing process in the care of individuals is emphasized.
Upon completion of the Registered Nursing curriculum, the student receives a Certificate of Achievement, an Associate Degree of Science, and is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) and if successful will qualify to receive a license from the Board of Registered Nursing to practice nursing in the State of California.
NOTE: The following sequence must be followed:
These courses must be completed prior to taking the NCLEX-RN and licensure as required by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing:
Required Courses
Prerequisites:
Engl 1A
Micro 2
Physo 2A and 2B (or Anat 25 and Physo 1)
Math 400A and B or Math 402 or higher
Valid AHA CPR/Basic Life Support Card Course for health care providers
Required Non-nursing Courses:
Nutri 11
Psych 24
Speech 10 (preferred) or Speech 1
Humanities
Political Science and U.S. History or American
Institutions 125
Critical Thinking (See Associate in Science
Degree requirements, page 104)
It is recommended that the student complete as many of these non-nursing classes as possible prior to beginning the program.
Program Outcomes:
1. Apply theoretical knowledge and concepts of nursing roles through foundations of nursing care, beginning nursing care, intermediate care, and advanced nursing care, ending with the program outcomes of advocate, clinician, critical thinker, leader and teacher. (Nurs 50/50S/50L, 51/51S/51L, 52/52S/52L, 53/53S/53L)
2. Communicate theoretical knowledge and concepts of nursing roles through foundations of nursing care, beginning nursing care, intermediate care, and advanced nursing care, ending with the program outcomes of advocate, clinician, critical thinker, leader and teacher. (All Nurs courses)
Registered Nursing Curriculum
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(38 units):
Sequence to be followed:
Semester I
Nurs 50
Nurs 50L
Nurs 50S
Nurs 137
Nurs 138
Semester II
Nurs 51
Nurs 51L
Nurs 51S
Semester III
Nurs 52
Nurs 52L
Nurs 52S
Semester IV
Nurs 53
Nurs 53L
Nurs 53S
Recommended electives:
Nurs 200, 201, 202, 211, 213
Anat 110
Chem 2A
VOCATIONAL NURSING
The Vocational Nursing curriculum provides students with skills that will afford them the opportunity to seek employment in hospitals, clinics, private physicians offices, and skilled nursing in extended and long-term care facilities.
Emphasis is on nursing theory, development and application of nursing skills in the basic care of individuals throughout the lifespan.
Upon completion of this curriculum the student will receive a Certificate of Achievement and will be eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination-Vocational Nurse (NCLEX-VN) and if successful will qualify to receive a license from the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners regulations to practice in the State of California.
A grade of C or better in all Vocational Nursing coursework is required to meet the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners regulations.
Program Outcomes:
1. Apply theoretical knowledge and concepts of nursing roles through foundations of nursing care, beginning nursing care, intermediate care, and advanced nursing care, ending with the program outcomes of advocate, clinician, critical thinker, leader and teacher. (Nurs 125/125S/125L, 126/126S/126L, 127/127L.)
2. Communicate theoretical knowledge and concepts of nursing roles through beginning nursing care, intermediate care, and advanced nursing care, ending with the program outcomes of advocate, clinician, critical thinker, leader and teacher. (All Nursing courses.)
NOTE: The following sequence must be followed.
Vocational Nursing Curriculum
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
(56 units includes prerequisites):
NOTE: The following sequence must be followed:
Prerequisites:
Nurs 103 or a valid CNA Certificate
Nutri 11
Math 400A or B or 402 or higher
Physo 100
Psych 24
Valid AHA CPR/Basic Life Support Card Course for health care providers
Semester I
Nurs 108A
Nurs 123A
Nurs 125
Nurs 125L
Nurs 125S
Semester II
Nurs 108B
Nurs 123B
Nurs 126
Nurs 126L
Nurs 126S
Summer Intersession
Nurs 127
Nurs 127L
Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse Associate Degree
The Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse curriculum enhances and provides the student with additional theoretical and clinical skills to seek employment in hospitals, clinics, private physician offices, and skilled nursing in extended and long-term care facilities as Registered Nurses.
Emphasis is on building nursing theory and reinforcing concepts to promote, maintain, and restore health in individuals with common and complex health problems, throughout the life span. Additionally, the development and application of nursing skills and concepts utilizing the nursing process in the care of these individuals throughout the life span is further emphasized.
Upon completion of the Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse Curriculum, the student will receive a Certificate of Achievement, an Associate of Science Degree, and will be eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) and if successful will qualify to receive a license from the Board of Registered Nursing to practice nursing in the State of California.
A grade of C or better in all Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse coursework is required to meet the California Board of Registered Nursing regulations.
Program Outcomes:
1. Apply theoretical knowledge and concepts of nursing roles through foundations of nursing care, beginning nursing care, intermediate care, and advanced nursing care, ending with the program outcomes of advocate, clinician, critical thinker, leader and teacher. (Nurs 210, 52/52S/52L, 53/53S/53L.)
2. Communicate theoretical knowledge and concepts of nursing roles through intermediate care, and advanced nursing care, ending with the program outcomes of advocate, clinician, critical thinker, leader and teacher. (All Nurs courses.)
NOTE: The following sequence must be followed:
Prerequisites:
Micro 2
Physo 2A and Physo 2B (or Anat 25 and Physo 1)
Math 400A and B or Math 402 or higher
Psych 24
Engl 1A
Speech 10 (preferred) or Speech 1
Humanities
Political Science and U.S. History or American
Institutions 125
Critical Thinking (See Associate in Science Degree
requirements, page 104)
Valid AHA CPR/Basic Life Support Card Course for health care providers
Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse (A.S. Degree) Curriculum
Required Nursing Classes (191/2 units):
NOTE: The following sequence must be followed:
Intersession
Nurs 210
Semester III
Nurs 52
Nurs 52L
Nurs 52S
Semester IV
Nurs 53
Nurs 53L
Nurs 53S
Recommended electives:
Nurs 200, 201, 202, 211, 213
Chem 2A
Anat 110
Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse 30-Unit Option Non-Degree
The Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse 30-Unit Option curriculum provides the student with the theory and skills to seek employment in hospitals, clinics, private physician offices, and skilled nursing in extended and long-term care facilities as Registered Nurses in California. There are limitations with this license as it is not accepted in all states.
Emphasis is on building nursing theory and reinforcing concepts to promote, maintain and restore health in individuals with common and complex health problems throughout the lifespan. Additionally the development and application of nursing skills and concepts utilizing the nursing process in the care of these individuals is emphasized.
The Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse 30-Unit Option student will receive a Certificate of Achievement and will be eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) and if successful will qualify to receive a license from the Board of Registered Nursing to practice nursing in the State of California.
A grade of C or better in all program coursework is required to meet the California Board of Registered Nursing regulations.
Program Outcomes:
1. Apply theoretical knowledge and concepts of nursing roles through foundations of nursing care, beginning nursing care, intermediate care, and advanced nursing care, ending with the program outcomes of advocate, clinician, critical thinker, leader and teacher. (Nurs 210, 52/52S/52L, 53/53S/53L.)
2. Communicate theoretical knowledge and concepts of nursing roles through foundations of nursing care, beginning nursing care, intermediate care, and advanced nursing care, ending with the program outcomes of advocate, clinician, critical thinker, leader and teacher. (All Nurs courses.)
Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse
Curriculum
Physo 1
Micro 2
Required Nursing Classes (191/2 units):
Intersession
Nurs 210
Semester III
Nurs 52
Nurs 52L
Nurs 52S
Semester IV
Nurs 53
Nurs 53L
Nurs 53S
Recommended electives:
Nurs 200, 201, 202, 211, 213
Anat 110
Chem 2A
MA 109, 115
NURSING
OCCUPATIONAL SKILL CERTIFICATE
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Certified Nursing Assistant course provides the student with the necessary skills to seek employment in long-term care facilities as Certified Nursing Assistants. Emphasis is on basic principles of nursing, development and application of nursing skills in long-term care facilities.
Upon completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant course the student will receive a Certificate of Course Completion and is eligible to take the State of California Department of Health Services written and practical examination to obtain a certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
A grade of C or better must be achieved to receive the Occupational Skills Certificate.
Selection of Students:
CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT WRITTEN APPLICATION IN THE NURSING DIVISION AND WILL BE SELECTED AND PRIORITIZED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
1. Students who have been accepted into the Vocational Nursing program.
2. Students accepted into Registered Nursing program (Fall semester).
3. Vocational Nursing program applicants who have not been admitted into the program.
4. Applicants for CNA only.
Prerequisites:
Completion of 10th grade in high school
Minimum age of 16
Valid AHA CPR/Basic Life Support Card Course for health care providers
Certified Nursing Assistant Curriculum
Required course for the Occupational Skills
Certificate
(5 units):
Nurs 103
PARALEGAL STUDIES
The curriculum prepares students to assist attorneys as paralegals (legal assistants) in administrative agencies, corporations, insurance companies, private law firms, government, and other legal environments. Emphasis is on training students in both civil and criminal matters. Some of the services that the paralegal (legal assistant) provides are legal research, development of law office systems, client interviews, drafts pleadings, briefing cases, legal calendaring, preparing discovery for litigated cases, preparing wills and trusts, maintaining corporate records and minutes. This program has been approved by the American Bar Association.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required Paralegal Studies core courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. The ability to cope with case management, complete paralegal tasks, and understand the client relationship.
2. The people skills to be a competent paralegal.
3. Competence to work in the legal environment.
NOTE: A Paralegal (Legal Assistant) may not engage in, encourage, or contribute to any act which could constitute the unauthorized practice of law.
In order to be eligible to receive a Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal Studies (Legal Assisting), a student must (1) be a graduate of an accredited high school, or have a G.E.D., and (2) complete a total of 60 units, consisting of the following courses:
1. All required Legal core courses listed below
(32 units):
Bus 12A, Business Law (3 units)
Legal 134, Introduction to Paralegal Studies
(3 units)
Legal 135A, Wills, Trusts, and Probate
Administration (3 units)
Legal 137, Legal Writing and Drafting (3 units)
Legal 138, Paralegal Studies Field Practice
(4 units)
Legal 139, Tort Law and Claims Investigation
(3 units)
Legal 141, Civil and Criminal Evidence
(3 units)
Legal 142, Law Office Procedure and Ethics
(3 units)
Legal 145A, Legal Research (3 units)
Legal 145B, Computer Aided Research
(1 units)
Legal 146, Computer Use for the Law Office
(2 units)
Legal 150, Paralegal Studies Graduate Seminar
(1 unit)
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Bus 12A
Legal 134
Legal 135A
Legal 139
Semester II
Legal 137
Legal 138
Legal 146
Elective
Semester III
Legal 141
Legal 142
Legal 145A
Elective
Semester IV
Legal 145B
Legal 150
Elective
Elective
NOTE: Those students enrolling in the Paralegal Studies (Legal Assisting) program with a Bachelors degree need to complete only the Paralegal (Legal Assisting) core courses listed under #1 above; items #2 and #3 below are not required.
2. 18 units of General Education courses, listed in the Pasadena City College Catalog, in the section titled, Associate in Sciences Degree Requirements, to be chosen from the following categories:
a. Category Two, A, Natural Sciences, 3 units
b. Category Two, B, Social & Behavioral Sciences, 3 units
c. Category Two, C, Humanities, 3 units
d. Category Two, D, Language & Rationality, 9 units chosen from:
(1) English Composition (4 units)
(2) Oral Communication (3 units)
(3) Mathematics/Critical Thinking (3 units)
General Education courses that are excluded from the list of acceptable courses are: Micro 108, Bus 11A, Bus 14A-B, Bus 115, CS 6, CIS 62, Eltrn 10, Eltrn 109B.
Note: Courses taken to complete the 18 units required in #2 above may not be used to satisfy any of the optional General Education course selections.
It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education course requirements prior to taking the legal specialty courses.
3. 10 elective units, chosen from the following elective courses (any combination of General Education or Paralegal Studies [Legal Assisting]):
General Education:
American Institutions 125 (3 units)
Health Education, any (2 units)
History 7A-B, 25A-D, 29A-B, 41 (3 units each)
Physical Education, any (2 units)
Political Sciences 1, 7 (3 units each)
Paralegal Studies (Legal Assisting) core
courses:
Bus 12B, Business Law (3 units)
Legal 135B, Wills, Trusts and Probate
Administration (3 units)
Legal 136, Property Law, Bankruptcy and
Creditors Rights (3 units)
Legal 138, Paralegal Studies Field Practice repeat
(4 units)
Legal 140, Family Law and Dissolution Procedures
(3 units)
Legal 143, Workers Compensation Law (3 units)
Legal 148, Immigration Law (3 units)
Program Outcomes:
1. Cope with case management, complete paralegal tasks, and understand the client relationship.
2. Should have the people skills to be a competent paralegal.
3. Should be competent to work in the legal environment.
PHOTOGRAPHY
The certificate curriculum prepares students to seek entry-level employment in a variety of commercial photographic specialties (for example, photojournalism, portraiture, fashion, architectural, product, etc.). Instruction is offered in cameras, aesthetics, color and black and white, film and digital, darkroom procedures, digital image editing, lighting, and business practices for photographers. Students completing the program will have developed a portfolio.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate technical knowledge through the effective use of tools.
2. Analyze aesthetic and cultural values inherent in photographic works.
3. Demonstrate through the creation of a portfolio of work (for transfer or entry-level employment) the ability to communicate effectively.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(33 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Photo 21
Art 31A
Photo 100
or Art 1B
Semester II
Photo 30
Photo 31
or Photo 23A
Photo 33
or Photo 40
Semester III
Photo 22A
Photo 136
Photo 132
or Photo 23B
Semester IV
Photo 135
Photo 140
Recommended electives:
Art 5, 11A, 16, 50A-C, 104
Bus 116
Journ 21, 22
Photo 24A, 24B, 131
GRCOM 80
Note: See Digital Media - Computer Assisted Photo Imaging certificate program.
PHOTOGRAPHY
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Cinema Cinematography
The curriculum prepares students for entry-level employment in motion picture camera crews for dramatic, documentary, advertising, or industrial films. The program introduces students to the responsibilities of, and skills needed for the Director of Photography, Camera Operator and Camera Assistants. Emphasis is placed on understanding cinematography as a part of a holistic approach to filmmaking.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Operate the tools of the medium.
2. Acquire fundamental technical knowledge and creative principles.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking, i.e., recognize the technical qualities, cultural elements, and aesthetic values of their own and others work.
4. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively using a visual medium.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (15 units):
Recommended sequence:
Photo 26A
Photo 27
Photo 26B
Photo 126
Photo 127
Recommended electives:
Art 11A, 15, 155A, 156
Photo 21, 25, 26C, 30
ThArt 7A, 7B
Cinema Cinema Production/Filmmaking
The curriculum prepares students with entry-level skills to seek employment in the motion picture (cinema and other forms of media distribution) industry. The program introduces students to a broad range of knowledge and skills required to be successful in the industry. Emphasis is placed on development of creative thinking and processes alongside current professional practices.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Operate the tools of the medium.
2. Acquire fundamental technical knowledge and creative principles.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking, i.e., Recognize the technical qualities, cultural elements, and aesthetic values of their own and others work.
4. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively using a visual medium.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (15 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Photo 26A
Semester II
Photo 26B
Photo 126
Semester III
Photo 26C
Semester IV
Photo 26C
Recommended electives:
Art 11A, 15, 31A, 32A
Photo 21, 25, 30
ThArt 7A, 7B
Digital Image Editing
This certificate provides students with the skills for entry-level work as a digital image editing specialist in a variety of settings, including advertising, freelance, or a photography studio or lab. Emphasis is on creative application of digital image editing software.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate thorough understanding of cameras, exposure controls, and photographic principles.
2. Perform digital image editing techniques for color correction, compositing, and file preparation.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (12 units):
Photo 21
Photo 31
Photo 30
Photo 130
Foundation in Photography
This certificate provides students with general
photographic skills required to work in a freelance capacity or as an assistant
to a portrait, wedding, event, headshot, product, food, industrial, news, or
fine art photographer. Skills acquired include digital photography, digital
workflow, professional lighting, working with models/subjects, and large format
photography. If students decide to pursue the more in depth Photography
Certificate of Achievement, many of the courses from the Portrait Photography
Occupational Skills Certificate will apply to the Photography Certificate of
Achievement.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate thorough understanding of film and digital cameras, exposure controls, and photographic principles.
2. Produce a portfolio of images that exhibits knowledge of natural and artificial lighting techniques, large format photography, and portraiture techniques.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (12 units):
Required Courses:
Photo 21
Photo 31
Photo 33
Photo 40
Photo 22A
Portrait Photography
This certificate provides students with the skills to work in a freelance capacity or as an assistant to a portrait, wedding, event, or headshot photographer. Skills acquired include digital photography, digital workflow, professional lighting, and working with models/subjects. If students decide to pursue the more in depth Photography Certificate of Achievement, many of the courses from the Portrait Photography Occupational Skills Certificate will apply to the Photography Certificate of Achievement.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate thorough understanding of film and digital cameras, exposure controls, and photographic principles.
2. Produce a portfolio of images that exhibits knowledge of natural and artificial lighting techniques and portraiture techniques.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (9 units):
Required Courses:
Photo 21
Photo 31
Photo 33
or Photo 40
PRODUCT DESIGN PROGRAMS
The curriculum prepares students with a portfolio to enter the product design profession as an entry level designer. The courses develop a broad range of required skills including an understanding of the creative process. Projects emphasize function, environmental and social concerns, and the art form as related to product design. The certificate program provides an overview of the field with an emphasis on design fundamentals and creative problem solving. The fourth semester offers three options that represent areas of professional responsibilities.
Many Product Design certificate completers utilize their portfolios to gain admittance to public or private four-year colleges.
This curriculum focuses on concept development and prepares students for an entry-level product design position.
PRODUCT DESIGN
The program prepares students with a portfolio to enter the product design profession as an entry-level designer. The courses develop a broad range of skills to seek employment in such diverse industries as product, transportation, environmental, entertainment and apparel/accessories design. Projects emphasize creativity, function, environmental, and social concerns.
Portfolios can also be used for transfer application to four-year and graduate programs.
Program Outcomes:
1. Understand the innovative purpose of the product design profession and its integral role in the business world.
2. Create hands-on projects that demonstrate product design processes which include problem definition, research, concept development and refinement, and final presentation.
3. Analyze, evaluate and improve designs through the critique process.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(33 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Art 15
Art 16
Art 31A
EDT 8A
Semester II
Art 18
Art 33A
Art 50A
Semester III
Art 33B
Art 36A
Semester IV
Art 25
or Art 38A
or Fash 1A
Art 33C
Recommended electives:
Art 1A, 4D, 11A, 26, 27, 31A, 34A, 34B, 36B-C, 38B-C, 50A-C, 118, 136
Art 110A for qualified students
Bus 2, 9, 10, 11A
EDT 8B-C, 118
Engr 2, 15A
Mach 220A
Mrktg 20, 133
Photo 21
Weld 44A
PRODUCT DESIGN GRAPHICS
The program prepares students with an interest and strengths in graphics with a portfolio to enter the product design profession as an entry-level designer. The courses develop a focused range of knowledge and skills to seek employment with an emphasis on graphic application related to products. Projects emphasize creativity, function, environmental, and social concerns in addition to technical skills.
Portfolios can also be used for transfer application.
Completion of all courses with a grade of C or better is required for the certificate.
Program Outcomes:
1. Understand the fundamental purpose of graphic design with application to product design.
2. Create projects that demonstrate product-graphic design processes which include branding/identity, packaging, computer assisted drawing and painting.
3. Analyze, evaluate and improve designs through the critique process.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(33 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Art 15
Art 16
Art 31A
Semester II
Art 18
Art 33A
Art 50A
Semester III
Art 33B
Art 51A
Art 56
Semester IV
Art 33C
Photo 30
Recommended electives:
Art 1A, 11A
Photo 21
PRODUCT DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
The program prepares students with an interest and strengths in technology with a portfolio to enter the product design profession as an entry-level designer. The courses develop a focused range of knowledge and skills to seek employment as a product designer with an emphasis on production. Projects emphasize creativity, function, environmental, and social concerns in addition to technical skills.
Portfolios can also be used for transfer application.
Completion of all courses with a grade of C or better is required for the certificate.
Program Outcomes:
1. Understand the technical aspects of the industrial design profession.
2. Create hands-on projects that demonstrate basic technical design processes which include computer-aided drafting (CAD) and 3-dimensional modeling and animation.
3. Analyze, evaluate and improve design projects through the critique process.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(36 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Art 15
Art 16
Art 31A
Semester II
Art 18
Art 33A
EDT 8A
Semester III
Art 33B
Photo 21
EDT 17
Semester IV
Art 33C
Art 155A
Arch 10A
Recommended electives:
Art 1A, 11A
Photo 21
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
The curriculum prepares students to work as a Radiologic Technologist. Employment opportunities are in offices, clinics and hospitals, education, sales, and management.
The program is accredited by the Joint Review Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), in coordination with the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB). Upon successful completion of the program the student is eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Examination (ARRT). Upon successfully passing the examination a student then would need to apply to the State of California for their Radiologic Technology License.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better; an Associate of Science degree is awarded upon attainment of a Certificate of Achievement and completion of all general education requirements for the AS degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in these general education courses.
Prerequisite Course Requirements are: All of the General Education courses tat lead to an Associate Degree be completed prior to admission to the program.
These are the required prerequisites for the program:
Physics 10 and 10L
Anatomy 25, Physiology 1
Chemistry 2A or higher level of Chemistry,
Intermediate Algebra or higher level of Math
Medical Terminology (3 unit class)
(Physiology 2A and 2B can be substituted for Anatomy 25 and Physiology 1.)
For the selection criteria for admission to the proram refer to the Radiologic Technology Brochure or see a PCC Counselor.
Effective January 2015, an applicant must have an Associate or higher degree for eligibility for ARRT Certification.
Program Outcomes:
1. Maintain clinical competency and ability to produce radiographic images of acceptable quality.
2. Demonstrate problem-solving skills and effective communication skills.
3. Demonstrate pursuit of lifelong professional growth and development.
4. Assume leadership roles in the Radiologic Technology professional community.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (701/2 units):
Recommended sequence:
Summer Intersession I
Radtc 100
Radtc 101
Semester I
Radtc 102
Radtc 103A
Radtc 110
Radtc 112A
Radtc 117A
Winter Intersession I
Radtc 113A
Semester II
Radtc 103B
Radtc 104
Radtc 112B
Radtc 114
Radtc 117B
Summer Intersession II
Radtc 119
Semester III
Radtc 103C
Radtc 105
Radtc 111
Radtc 117C
Winter Intersession II
Radtc 113B
Semester IV
Radtc 116
Radtc 118
Radtc 117D
Radtc 121
or Radtc 123
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT
This curriculum prepares students for employment as
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) in public and private schools,
special education sites, community agencies, hospitals and healthcare
facilities, and private practices under the supervision of a licensed and AS
HA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Students will be trained to
assist the SLP in the assessment and treatment of articulation, language,
voice, fluency and other communicative disorders in children and adults.
This certificate, when coupled with the A.S. degree, will qualify the student for registration as a SLPA with the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. Students with a B.A. degree should call the Performing and Communication Arts Division to discuss articulation of course work. The Licensing Board recognizes Pasadena City College as an approved training program.
SLPA courses must be taken in the following order: SLPA 18, 119, 123A, 123B and 126. Eligibility for Engl 1A is a prerequisite for SLPA 18.
Program Outcomes:
1. Communicate orally and in writing at accepted levels of best practices as an assistive service delivery provider in the field of Speech Pathology.
2. Demonstrate the ability to be a valued paraprofessional member of a treatment team in any clinical setting.
3. Accept and respond appropriately to supervisory feedback in all clinical settings.
4. Demonstrate the ability to critically think and problem solve with changing caseload assignments in varying clinical settings and within legal and ethical guidelines.
5. Demonstrate accepted competencies in all areas of clinical service delivery as a paraprofessional and maintain professional conduct and continuing education standards as specified by the Speech Pathology and Audiology Licensing Board for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants in Sacramento, California.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(47 units):
Required sequence:
SLPA 18
SLPA 119
SLPA 123A
SLPA 123B
SLPA 126
Speech 3
Speech 10
SET 100
SET 105
SET 122
ASL 10A
CHDV 15
Psych 24
Engl 1A
Eng 10
or Ling 10
Engl 12
or Ling 12
TELEVISION AND RADIO
The Television and Radio curriculum provides students with the broad, foundational preparation necessary for transfer to a four-year university or entry-level occupations in the entertainment industry and related fields.
Several Certificates of Achievement are offered. Students continuing in the program beyond their first semester are encouraged and expected to complete at least one of these certificates. TVR 1, 2A, and 7 are core courses required for all Certificates of Achievement. Students should strive to complete these courses as soon as possible.
Short Occupational Skills Certificates are offered in specialized areas to allow industry professionals to update or expand their skills and undecided majors to determine if the program is a good fit for them. Courses taken for these certificates can be applied to the longer Certificates of Achievement.
Some courses are only offered once a year. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that students meet with a faculty member during their first semester to discuss their course of study.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate collaborative skills and abilities.
2. Apply production techniques to aural and visual media.
3. Demonstrate professional conduct.
4. Demonstrate technological proficiency.
BROADCAST JOURNALISM
The curriculum prepares students in the field of electronic journalism. Students are prepared for positions such as news researcher, assignment editor, news producer, news writer or reporter.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Apply production techniques to aural and visual media.
2. Demonstrate professional conduct, including collaborative skills and abilities.
3. Demonstrate technological proficiency.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (32-33 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
TVR 1
TVR 2A
TVR 7
TVR 12
Semester II
BIT 25
TVR 14A
TVR 16A
TVR 18
Semester III
TVR 21
TVR 24
TVR 128C
or TVR 129C
Recommended electives:
Comm 1
Journ 2, 4A, 7A
Speech 3, 4
TVR 14B, 19
TELEVISION OPERATIONS
The curriculum prepares students for employment as commercial, corporate, and cable television operators. With the growth of cable and satellite distribution and the continuing development of new communication technologies (high definition television, fiber optics and digital media), expanding opportunities will be available for well-trained individuals.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Apply production techniques to aural and visual media.
2. Demonstrate technological proficiency in the field of television.
3. Demonstrate professional conduct, including collaborative skills and abilities.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (33-35 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
TVR 1
TVR 2A
TVR 7
Semester II
TVR 107
CIS 10
Semester III
TVR 24
TVR 108
CIS 30
TVR 141A
Required electives (one of the following):
TVR 117, 119, 120, 124, 128A, 131
TELEVISION PRODUCTION
The curriculum prepares students to work in various areas of broadcasting and electronic media. Coursework covers basic aspects of audio and video production, announcing/writing for commercial, educational and cable companies. Practical internships are offered in professional facilities, including commercial and public broadcast companies, cable television, production and post-production companies. Students are prepared for such positions as production assistants, production coordinators, associate directors, stage managers, camera operators, editors, and on-air talent.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Apply production techniques to aural and visual media.
2. Demonstrate professional conduct, including collaborative skills and abilities.
3. Demonstrate technological proficiency.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
(36-37 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
TVR 1
TVR 2A
TVR 7
TVR 12
Semester II
TVR 14A
TVR 16A
TVR 24
BIT 25
Semester III
TVR 16B
TVR 21
Semester IV
TVR 15
TVR 128E
or TVR 129E
Recommended electives:
Bus 9
Comm 1
Speech 3, 4, 8, 125
TVR 17A, 17B, 18, 19, 124, 125B, 131
or Ling 10
Engl 12
or Ling 1
AUDIO PRODUCTION
The curriculum prepares students to work in various areas of broadcasting and electronic media. Coursework covers basic aspects of audio and video production, announcing/writing for commercial, educational and cable companies. Practical internships are offered in professional facilities, including commercial and public broadcast companies, cable television, production and post-production companies. Radio students are prepared for such positions as disc jockeys, news reporters, production assistants, and program producers. Students will have the opportunity to become certified as radio station operators by the Society of Broadcast Engineers.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Apply production techniques to aural and visual media.
2. Demonstrate professional conduct, including collaborative skills and abilities.
3. Demonstrate technological proficiency.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (32-35 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
TVR 1
TVR 2A
TVR 14A
Semester II
TVR 7
TVR 12
Semester III
TVR 14B
TVR 15
TVR 143
Semester IV
TVR 21
TVR 117
or TVR 119
or TVR 120
TVR 128F
or TVR 129F
Required Electives (addditional 3 units from:)
MUSIC 129A
or TVR 2B
or TVR 103A
TELEVISION AND RADIO
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Broadcast Journalism
This curriculum prepares students in the field of electronic journalism. Students are prepared for positions such as news researcher, assignment editor, news producer, news writer, reporter, newscaster, field producer, news videographer, and news video editor.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon the completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Apply production techniques to aural and visual media.
2. Demonstrate professional conduct, including collaborative skills and abilities.
3. Demonstrate technological proficiency.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (15 units):
TVR 1
TVR 7
TVR 18
TVR 24
Required Electives (3 units any ONE of the following electives):
TVR 2A
TVR 12
TVR 14A
TVR 15
TVR 16A
TVR 19
TVR 21
Journ 2
Media Programming and Management
This curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in the managerial areas of commercial, corporate, and public media. With ever expanding media outlets, professional opportunities will continue to grow. Account executives, account executive assistants, program directors, assistant program directors, station managers, audience researchers and other administrative staff will find increased demand.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade C or better.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (15 units):
TVR 1
TVR 19
TVR 21
Required Electives (6 units any TWO of the following electives):
Bus 10
TVR 2A, 7, 12, 14A, 15, 16A, 17A, 18
Radio Broadcast Operations
The curriculum prepares students to work in radio broadcast operations. Coursework covers operation of radio broadcast master control consoles and associated equipment; operation of radio automation systems; preparation and administration of the Radio Operators Certification exam offered by the Society of Broadcast Engineers; operation of field recording equipment.
Radio students are prepared for employment as disc jockeys, radio master controls operators, and field technicians.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (13-15 units):
TVR 1
TVR 2A
TVR 2B
TVR 104
TVR 117
or TVR 119
or TVR 120
Recommended electives:
CIS 30
Eltrn 130
TVR 7
Radio Production
The curriculum prepares students to work in radio production. Coursework covers basic aspects of audio production announcing for commercial, educational and cable companies.
Radio students are prepared for employment as disc jockeys, production assistants, and program producers.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Apply production techniques to aural and visual media.
2. Demonstrate professional conduct, including collaborative skills and abilities.
3. Demonstrate technological proficiency.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (15 units):
TVR 2A
TVR 12
TVR 14A
TVR 14B
TVR 143
Recommended electives:
Speech 3
TVR 1, 7, 15
Television Post Production
The program will prepare students for employment as video editors and assistant editors.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (15 units):
TVR 7
TVR 141A
TVR 141B
TVR 142
TVR 24
Television Production
This curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in the commercial, corporate, and public television industries. It also prepares students for entry level positions in related media jobs. The need for broadcast TV, cable, and Internet program content continues to grow. Career opportunities in content creation, development, production, and programming will also expand. Well-trained production assistants, camera grips, associate directors, assistants to producers, production coordinators, programming assistants, assistants to cast and talent agents, non-union directors and studio staff will find increased demand.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Apply production techniques to aural and visual media.
2. Demonstrate professional conduct, including collaborative skills and abilities.
3. Demonstrate technological proficiency.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (17 units):
TVR 7
TVR 16A
TVR 16B
Required Electives (6 units any TWO of the following electives):
TVR 15
TVR 17A
TVR 18
TVR 19
TVR 21
TVR 24
Video Operations
This curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in the commercial and corporate television industries. Cable and satellite TV distribution continues to expand. Qualified master control operators, tape operators, duplication technicians and ingestion operators will be required for both new and traditional forms of television distribution.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (16 units):
TVR 7
TVR 106A
TVR 106B
TVR 107
Writing for Film, Television & Radio
This curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in the commercial, independent, public and corporate film, television and radio industries. Such positions include editorial assistant, assistant copy editor, script reader, script supervisor, researcher, promotions, casting assistant and assistant to a literary agent.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Research, structure, and write dramatic and non-dramatic content for radio, television, and multimedia.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate (15 units):
TVR 15
TVR 17A
TVR 17B
TVR 18
Required Electives (3 units any ONE of the following electives):
TVR 1
TVR 16A
TVR 19
TVR 21
THEATER ARTS
THEATER TECHNOLOGY
The curriculum prepares students for technical careers in professional and educational theater, stage lighting, scenic arts, stage management and related vocations. There are two courses of study offered.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Collaborate with others in the production of theatrical works.
2. Research, analyze, interpret and evaluate dramatic literature and theatre arts.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(30 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
ThArt 5
ThArt 12A
ThArt 30
Semester II
ThArt 12B
ThArt 30
TVR 2A
Semester III
ThArt 13
ThArt 15
TVR 7
Semester IV
ThArt 10A
ThArt 30
ThArt 41
Recommended electives:
ThArt 2A, 110, 131
TVR 104
THEATER TECHNOLOGY
MAKEUP TECHNOLOGY
The curriculum prepares students for technical careers in professional and educational theater, stage lighting, scenic arts, stage management and related vocations. There are two courses of study offered. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Understand theater concepts, elements and terminology.
2. Collaborate with others in the production of theatrical works.
3. Research, analyze, interpret and evaluate dramatic literature and theater arts.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (26-27 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
ThArt 2A
ThArt 5
ThArt 12A
ThArt 30
Semester II
ThArt 12B
ThArt 30
ThArt 41
Semester III
ThArt 10A
ThArt 30
Semester IV
Comm 101
or Comm 102
ThArt 10B
TVR 2A
Recommended elective:
ThArt 125
WELDING
Metal Processes Technology
CONSTRUCTION WELDING
The curriculum prepares students to seek employment in the welding/metal working trades as welders, welders helpers, cutting torch operators, or apprentice fitters. The focus of instruction and practical welding experience is on the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), semi-automatic Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and oxy-acetylene welding, brazing and cutting processes. These processes are used in the construction and manufacturing industries. Welding practice prepares the student for the Structural Steel Groove and Light Gauge Structural Certifications. Certification is now considered a mandatory requirement for successful employment in the construction and manufacturing industries.
Metal fabrication skills including blueprint reading, shop math, metal fit-up and production welding techniques. Instruction includes structural steel welding codes and welding theory. Students are required to purchase welding materials and protective clothing.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Perform shielded metal arc (SMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW)and oxy-acetylene welding and cutting.
2. Select appropriate equipment and processes for metal/welding operations and demonstrate safe set-up and operations of welding equipment.
3. Evaluate welds to industry standards and prepare inspections reports including welding defects and solutions.
4. Fabricate a part from a blueprint including the layout, assembly, cutting of material guided by welding symbols.
5. Prepare to successfully pass the practical and written L.A. City Structural Steel Certification exam for shielded metal arc (SMAW) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW).
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(26 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Weld 200A
Tech 107A
Semester II
Weld 200B
EDT 8A
Recommended electives:
BIT 10, 11A
EDT 17, 118
Mach 220A-L
PEAct 32A
Weld 44A-C, 145, 150A-D
GAS TUNGSTEN & GAS METAL WELDING
The curriculum prepares students to seek employment in the welding/metal working trades as welders, welders helpers, cutting torch operators, or apprentice fitters. The focus of instruction and practical welding experience is on the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), semi-automatic Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and oxy-acetylene welding, brazing and cutting processes. These processes are used in the aero-space and manufacturing industries. Welding practice prepares the student for the Structural Steel Groove and Light Gauge Structural Certification. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) will include the welding of steel, aluminum and stainless steel as used in the aero-space industry.
Metal fabrication skills including blueprint reading, shop math, metal fit-up and production welding techniques. Instruction includes structural steel welding codes and welding theory. Students are required to purchase welding materials and protective clothing.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate the necessary skills to enter the job market as welders, metal workers or transfer to a four-year school.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical and social responsibilities, understand and apply safe working procedures to a career in Welding Technology.
3. Demonstrate the value of teamwork in the field of Welding Technology.
4. Demonstrate appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools used in Welding Technology.
5. Demonstrate skills in Gas Welding, Tungsten Inert Gas, Gas Metal Welding, Electric Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding.
6. Demonstrate the skills required to obtain the American Welding Societies Structural Steel Welding Certification and the Los Angeles City Structural Steel Welding Licenses.
7. Demonstrate the proper use of related reference tables, diagrams, symbols, abbreviation graphics and charts for analysis for the interpretation of blueprints and specifications.
Requirements
for the Certificate of Achievement
(29 units):
Recommended sequence:
Semester I
Weld 200A
Tech 107A
Semester II
Weld 200C
Mach 220A
EDT 8A
Recommended electives:
BIT 10, 11A
EDT 17, 118
Mach 220B-L
PEAct 32A
Weld 44A-C, 145, 150A-D
WELDING
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Basic Welding
The basic welding skills developed in this certificate program will help an individual stand out when applying for employment in fields such as building construction, automotive technology, truck repair, plumbing, air conditioning, sheet metal, plant maintenance, and other manufacturing trades.
This program includes practice with oxy-acetylene welding, brazing and cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in all positions and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding also known as Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG).
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon the completion of all courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate the skills required by industry to perform oxy-acetylene welding and cutting.
2. Demonstrate the skills required by industry to perform shielded metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding.
3. Interpretation and performance of welding projects from verbal and or drawings provided.
4. Demonstrate safe set-up and operations of welding equipment.
5. Demonstrate the skills required by industry to perform welds on special materials.
Requirements for the Occupational Skills
Certificate (4 units):
Weld 44A
Weld 44B
Weld 145
Weld 44C
Recommended electives:
EDT 8A
Mach 220A
Tech 107A
High School Articulation
With Occupational Curricula
Articulation is a collaborative process with PCC faculty/
administration and secondary instructors/administration which aligns courses and programs in a manner that creates seamless transition to college.
Pasadena City College has established course articulation with the following high schools (to view specific articulation agreements go to: www.statewidepathways.org):
Alhambra High School (Alhambra, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
ACCT 101 Computerized Accounting (In Review)
AUTO 32 Auto 1/2, Auto 3/6, Auto ROP
BIT 11A Computer Keyboarding
BIT 25 Computer Literacy/Computer
Applications
CHDV 13C Childcare
CUL 145A Culinary Arts
DA 100 Dental Assisting ROP
EDT 8A Drafting 1-2 or CAD
GRCOM 134A Printing 1 & 2
PHOTO 31 Digital Photography
Arcadia High School (Arcadia, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
BIOL 102A Biotechnology
CIS 16 AP Computer Science
CIS 161 Computer Hardware/Network
Engineering
GRCOM 220 Graphic Design 1 & 2
PHOTO 31 Digital Photography
TVR 7 Beginning, Intermediate, and
Advanced Video Production
Baldwin Park High School (Baldwin Park, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
CIS 10 G6004: Career Education and
Computer Applications & 315-02:
Microcomputer Repair and
Maintenance
CIS 16 Java Programming
CIS 180 Oracle Database Programming w/
SQL(ESGVROP)
Blair High School (Pasadena, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
BIOL 102A Biotechnology
CUL 145A Culinary Arts
Crescenta Valley High School (La Crescenta, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
BIOL 102A Biotechnology
GRCOM 115 Graphic Arts/Screen Printing 1-2
GRCOM 199 Graphic Arts 1-2
GRCOM 220 Graphic Arts 3-4
Duarte High School (Duarte, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
ADJUS 10 Law Enforcement (In Process)
BIT 25 Business Technology
CUL 145A Culinary Arts
GRCOM 199 Graphic Design
PETH 5 Emergency Medical Responder
(In Process)
TVR 7 Beginning, Interm. & Adv.
Video Production
Eagle Rock High School (Los Angeles, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
GRCOM 134A Graphic Arts 1A & 1B
Franklin High School (Los Angeles, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
GRCOM 10 Graphic Communications 1 & 2
GRCOM 134A Graphic Communications A & B
GRCOM 220 Graphic Communications
Introduction A & B
Gabrielino High School (San Gabriel, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
EDT 8A Engineering Design Technology
Garfield High School (Los Angeles, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
GRCOM 10 Graphic Communications 1 & 2
GRCOM 134A Graphic Communications A & B
GRCOM 220 Graphic Design Fundamentals A & B
John Marshall High School (Pasadena, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
GRCOM 220 Graphic Communication 1 & 2
John Muir High School (Pasadena, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
BIOL 102A Biotechnology
BIT 25 Business Computing
GRCOM 220 Graphic Design 1 & 2
CUL 145A Culinary Arts
Mark Keppel High School (Alhambra, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
ACCT 10 Computerized Accounting
AUTO 32 Auto 1/2, Auto 3/6, Auto ROP
BIT 11A Computer Keyboarding
BIT 25 Computer Literacy/Computer
Applications
CHDV 13C Childcare
EDT 8A Drafting 1 & 2 Computer
Aided Design
GRCOM 134A Printing 1 & 2
GRCOM 220 Graphic Design 1 & 2
PHOTO 31 Photo 2
Lincoln High School (Los Angeles, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
GRCOM 10 Graphic Communications 1 & 2
GRCOM 134A Graphic Communications A & B
GRCOM 220 Graphic Design Fundamentals A & B
GRCOM 220 Graphic Communications
Introduction A & B
Monrovia High School (Monrovia, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
AUTO 32 Automotive Specialization ROP
Pasadena High School (Pasadena, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
GRCOM 10 & Graphic Design 1 & Printmaking
GRCOM 134A Occupations 1 & 2
GRCOM 220 Graphic Occupations 1 & 2; &
Graphic Design 2
PHOTO 31 Commercial Photography
Rose City High School (Pasadena, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
GRCOM 220 Graphic Design 1 & 2
San Gabriel High School (San Gabriel, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
ACCT 10 Computerized Accounting (In Review)
AUTO 32 Auto 1/2, Auto 3/6, Auto ROP
BIT 11A Computer Keyboarding
BIT 25 Computer Literacy/
Computer Applications
CHDV 13C Childcare
GRCOM 134A Printing 1 & 2
GRCOM 220 Graphic Design 1 & 2
San Marino High School (San Marino, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
GRCOM 134A Computer Graphics C1 & C2
GRCOM 199 Computer Graphics A & B
GRCOM 220 Computer Graphics A & B
South El Monte High School (South El Monte, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
EDT 8A Architectural Design I & II
EDT 8A Engineering Design I & II
Temple City High School (Temple City, CA)
PCC Course High School Course
EDT 8A Drafting
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